Our Data Sources
42, Orchard Road, Royston has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Orchard Road, Royston would be worth £378,190, with a potential rental value of £1,599 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £334,969, with a rental value of £1,417 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
42, Orchard Road, Royston occupies a 340 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 4 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Orchard Road, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Dec 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Orchard Road, Royston last changed hands on 15th December 2023, selling for £358,000. 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 2.6% since December 2023.
- Sold Dec 2023£358,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 165 sales of comparable properties within 710 metres of 42, Orchard Road, Royston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Haggers Close, Royston, SG8 6HY, a freehold house, sold at £372,500 on the 18th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
- Sold Sep 2025£372,500 | 3 Bed House1, Haggers Close, Royston, SG8 6HY1, Haggers Close, Royston, SG8 6HY
- Sold Feb 2025£365,000 | 3 Bed House7, Haggers Close, Royston, SG8 6HY7, Haggers Close, Royston, SG8 6HY
- Sold Oct 2024£362,500 | 3 Bed House22, Ash Grove, Royston, SG8 6BJ22, Ash Grove, Royston, SG8 6BJ
•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 42, Orchard Road, Royston as the 80th largest and the 87th most expensive of the 124 addresses on Orchard Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8.
Against the SG8 postcode district average, it is £108k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Melbourn Primary School100 m away
- Meldreth Primary School1.5 km away
- Roman Way Academy3.8 km away
- Melbourn Village College600 m away
- Bassingbourn Village College5.3 km away
- Sawston Village College11.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Meldreth|1.1 km away
- Shepreth|3.7 km away
- Royston|4.4 km away
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
