Our Data Sources
79, Orchard Road, Royston has 3 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 79, Orchard Road, Royston, we estimate a market value of £598,921 and a rental value of £1,941 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £530,473 and £1,719 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 79, Orchard Road, Royston as measuring 306 m2.
That makes it the 19th largest plot in the postcode, where 21 of the 23 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
79, Orchard Road, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Apr 2017.
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
The most recent sale of 79, Orchard Road, Royston completed on 6th August 2024 at £665,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 5.2% over the period since August 2024.
- Sold Aug 2024£665,000
- Sold Aug 2017£565,250
- Sold Jun 2011£280,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 131 properties similar to 79, Orchard Road, Royston have sold within a radius of 970 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 20th June 2025, was 3, Cedar Close, Royston, SG8 6BL, a freehold house which sold for £630,000.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
- Sold Jun 2025£630,000 | 4 Bed House3, Cedar Close, Royston, SG8 6BL3, Cedar Close, Royston, SG8 6BL
- Sold Apr 2025£567,500 | 4 Bed House109, Beechwood Avenue, Royston, SG8 6BW109, Beechwood Avenue, Royston, SG8 6BW
- Sold Mar 2025£490,000 | 4 Bed House35, Ash Grove, Royston, SG8 6BJ35, Ash Grove, Royston, SG8 6BJ
- Sold Mar 2025£540,000 | 4 Bed House2, Carlton Rise, Royston, SG8 6BZ2, Carlton Rise, Royston, SG8 6BZ
- Sold Dec 2024£520,000 | 4 Bed House33, The Lawns, Royston, SG8 6BA33, The Lawns, Royston, SG8 6BA
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £524,820, ranging from £375,366 to £938,416.
- 81 Orchard Road
4 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £511,475
- 35 Ash Grove
4 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £486,435
- 3 Water Lane
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £429,875
- 33 Ash Grove
4 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £486,157
- 77 Orchard Road
5 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £562,428
Location Comparison
Of the 124 addresses on Orchard Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8, 79, Orchard Road, Royston comes out as the 36th largest and the 31st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £97k more expensive than the average property across the SG8 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Melbourn Primary School400 m away
- Meldreth Primary School1.6 km away
- Roman Way Academy3.5 km away
- Melbourn Village College900 m away
- Bassingbourn Village College5.1 km away
- Sawston Village College11.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Meldreth|1.2 km away
- Shepreth|3.9 km away
- Royston|4.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












