78 Beechwood Avenue, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6BW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £445,618 , which equates to approximately £538 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 2023 for £415,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,618, representing a 7.4% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £445,618 is:

  • 2.3% higher than the average property price on Beechwood Avenue
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the SG8 6BW postcode area
  • and 35.9% 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 19 January 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£445,618
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£538
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Beechwood Avenue, Melbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2023.

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 28 Jan 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG8 6BW

16 th / 33
Price Rank
4% higher than average
12 th / 16
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 6BW , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£445,618
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
3 Nov 2023
£415,000
Leasehold
+20.3 %
29 May 2019
£345,000
Leasehold
+50 %
9 Jul 2010
£230,000
Leasehold
+12.2 %
4 Jul 2006
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £284,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2015
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2012
rooms: 4
size: 854 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2010
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2006

Data Sources

The property at 78 Beechwood Avenue, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6BW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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