Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston
Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston is a period freehold house with 1,926 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 3,245 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston is £751,088 and the estimated rental value is £1,750 per month.
Barley, Royston, SG8 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2017.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £788,643 and a rental value of £1,837 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £698,512 and a rental value of £1,627 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston has dropped by £9,055 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £34 per month (1.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston sits on a plot of 3,245 m2.
We have plot size data on 3 out of 4 other houses in the postcode and Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Jan 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston was last sold on 23rd June 2017 for £650,500 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since June 2017, the market for similar properties has risen by 0.6%.
- Sold Jun 2017£650,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston within a radius of 5.2 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 10, Draytons Close, Royston, SG8 8FE, a freehold house which sold for £673,500 on the 21st May 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Barley, Royston, SG8 has a total of 4 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston is the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £281k more expensive than the average property in SG8.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.4kmBarley (VA) Church of England First School
- 2.8kmBarkway VA Church of England First School
- 4.4kmAnstey First School
- 8.3kmMelbourn Village College
- 8.8kmFreman College
- 10.0kmBassingbourn Village College
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Abbotsbury Cottage, Royston is Royston station, which is 6.7 kilometres away.
- 6.7kmRoyston
- 8.8kmMeldreth
- 10.9kmAshwell & Morden
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
