53 High Street, Barkway, Royston, SG8 8EB is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,067 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £819,350 , which equates to approximately £396 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2021 for £790,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,350, representing a 3.7% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £819,350 is:

  • 21.1% higher than the average property price on High Street
  • 5.4% lower than the average in the SG8 8EB postcode area
  • and 96.6% higher 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 25 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2067 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£819,350
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£396
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 High Street, Barkway, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Nov 2021.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Oct 2011, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 110.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG8 8EB

9 th / 14
Price Rank
5% lower than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 8EB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 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 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£819,350
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
22 Dec 2021
£790,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2024 sq ft
sale price: £885,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 7
size: 2303 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1944 sq ft
sale price: £498,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 25 Jun 2002

Data Sources

The property at 53 High Street, Barkway, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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