42 Barnack Grove, Royston, SG8 5HQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £389,112 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2021 for £347,500. Since then, the value has increased by £41,612, representing a 12.0% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £389,112 is:

  • 11.5% higher than the average property price on Barnack Grove
  • 17.7% higher than the average in the SG8 5HQ postcode area
  • and 9.9% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG8 5HQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£389,112
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Barnack Grove, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jun 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5HQ

13 th / 42
Price Rank
18% higher than average
10 th / 36
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
16 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£389,112
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
17 Dec 2021
£347,500
Freehold
+69.5 %
16 Oct 2009
£205,000
Freehold
-6.8 %
28 Jul 2006
£219,950
Freehold
+13.5 %
12 Dec 2003
£193,852
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Barnack Grove, Royston, SG8 5HQ appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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