Our Data Sources
17, Water Lane, Royston has a single entry in the Land Registry from January 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2022.
We combine this information with that 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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Water Lane, Royston would be worth £328,509, with a potential rental value of £1,288 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £290,965, with a rental value of £1,141 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
17, Water Lane, Royston occupies a 228 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 38 other houses in this postcode, 31 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 28th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Water Lane, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Sep 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
17, Water Lane, Royston last changed hands on 27th January 2023, selling for £320,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 13.5% since January 2023.
- Sold Jan 2023£320,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 47 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of 17, Water Lane, Royston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 25, Water Lane, Royston, SG8 6AY, a freehold house, sold at £320,000 on the 17th January 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
- Sold Jan 2025£320,000 | 2 Bed House25, Water Lane, Royston, SG8 6AY25, Water Lane, Royston, SG8 6AY
- Sold Oct 2024£310,000 | 2 Bed House66, Orchard Road, Royston, SG8 6BB66, Orchard Road, Royston, SG8 6BB
- Sold Sep 2022£350,000 | 2 Bed House27, Water Lane, Royston, SG8 6AY27, Water Lane, Royston, SG8 6AY
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 17, Water Lane, Royston as the 49th largest and the 48th most expensive of the 50 addresses on Water Lane, Melbourn, Royston, SG8.
Against the SG8 postcode district average, it is £155k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Melbourn Primary School500 m away
- Meldreth Primary School1.8 km away
- Roman Way Academy3.5 km away
- Melbourn Village College1.0 km away
- Bassingbourn Village College5.2 km away
- Sawston Village College11.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Meldreth|1.4 km away
- Shepreth|4.1 km away
- Royston|4.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
