51 Thackeray Close, Royston, SG8 5TF is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 527 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 £176,630 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jan 2023 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,630, representing a 3.9% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £176,630 is:

  • 28.5% lower than the average property price on Thackeray Close
  • 30.7% lower than the average in the SG8 5TF postcode area
  • and 59.9% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 26 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£176,630
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

51 Thackeray Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2018.

This property uses electric room 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 F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 75 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 good.
  • 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
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5TF

25 th / 32
Price Rank
31% lower than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
18 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TF , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 26 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 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£176,630
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
27 Jan 2023
£170,000
Leasehold
0 %
22 Dec 2022
£170,000
Leasehold
0 %
11 May 2018
£170,000
Leasehold
+68.3 %
30 Mar 2012
£101,000
Leasehold
-13.7 %
7 Mar 2008
£117,000
Leasehold
+9.3 %
12 Aug 2005
£107,000
Leasehold
+35.4 %
7 Mar 2003
£79,000
Leasehold
+145 %
25 Apr 1997
£32,250
Leasehold
+9.3 %
6 Sep 1996
£29,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £170,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 51 Thackeray Close, Royston, SG8 5TF appears nine times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jan 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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