Our Data Sources
12, Townsend Close, Royston has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2009.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 12, Townsend Close, Royston would be worth £741,953, with a potential rental value of £2,227 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £657,159, with a rental value of £1,973 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
12, Townsend Close, Royston occupies a 413 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 19 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 17th largest.
Energy Efficiency
12, Townsend Close, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Apr 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
12, Townsend Close, Royston last changed hands on 10th April 2000, selling for £235,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Apr 2000£235,000
- Sold Mar 1998£120,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 38 sales of comparable properties within 5.4 kilometres of 12, Townsend Close, Royston since 2008.
Most recently, 10, Draytons Close, Royston, SG8 8FE, a freehold house, sold at £673,500 on the 21st May 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
- Sold May 2025£673,500 | 5 Bed House10, Draytons Close, Royston, SG8 8FE10, Draytons Close, Royston, SG8 8FE
- Sold Jul 2024£750,000 | 5 Bed House47, Windmill Close, Royston, SG8 8BZ47, Windmill Close, Royston, SG8 8BZ
- Sold Sep 2022£745,000 | 5 Bed House9, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ9, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ
- Sold Dec 2021£790,000 | 5 Bed House53, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EB53, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EB
- Sold Jun 2021£760,000 | 5 Bed House11, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ11, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
More reading links
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £520,554, ranging from £403,584 to £674,182.
- 14 Townsend Close
3 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £440,931
- 11 Townsend Close
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £473,321
- 8 Townsend Close
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £448,584
- 16 Townsend Close
3 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £475,733
- 15 Townsend Close
4 Bed House | 47 m | Est. Value: £526,253
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 12, Townsend Close, Royston as the 3rd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 19 addresses on Townsend Close, Barkway, Royston, SG8.
Against the SG8 postcode district average, it is £239k more expensive than the typical property.
More reading links
Schools Nearby
- Barkway VA Church of England First School400 m away
- Reed First School2.5 km away
- Anstey First School3.1 km away
- Freman College5.9 km away
- Melbourn Village College10.1 km away
- Bassingbourn Village College10.1 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
- Royston|6.8 km away
- Ashwell & Morden|9.3 km away
- Meldreth|10.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.












