45 Wordsworth Close, Royston, SG8 5TG is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £149,148 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2024 for £148,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,148, representing a 0.8% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,148 is:

  • 33.1% lower than the average property price on Wordsworth Close
  • 35.7% lower than the average in the SG8 5TG postcode area
  • and 66.1% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£149,148
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

45 Wordsworth Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5TG

17 th / 29
Price Rank
36% lower than average
16 th / 25
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
18 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TG , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 25 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,148
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
18 Dec 2024
£148,000
Leasehold
+9.6 %
8 Dec 2015
£135,000
Leasehold
+58.8 %
26 Jun 2009
£85,000
Leasehold
-22.7 %
27 Feb 2007
£110,000
Leasehold
+13.4 %
10 Oct 2003
£97,000
Leasehold
+76.4 %
21 Mar 2001
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £99,950
sale date: 18 Jul 2014

Data Sources

The property at 45 Wordsworth Close, Royston, SG8 5TG appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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