81 Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,798 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 £743,614 , which equates to approximately £414 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jan 2014 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £313,614, representing a 72.9% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £743,614 is:

  • 35.7% higher than the average property price on Melbourn Road
  • 29.5% higher than the average in the SG8 7DG postcode area
  • and 68.8% 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 30 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG8 7DG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1798 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£743,614
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£414
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Melbourn Road, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 2025.

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 Sep 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • 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 good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SG8 7DG

4 th / 28
Price Rank
30% higher than average
3 rd / 20
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
15 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7DG , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 20 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 3rd out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£743,614
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
16 Jan 2014
£430,000
Leasehold
+22.9 %
18 Jun 2010
£350,000
Leasehold
+16.8 %
21 Oct 2005
£299,625
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2024
rooms: 8
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1687 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 81 Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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