Our Data Sources
Hops Cottage 3, Royston has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 Hops Cottage 3, Royston, we estimate a market value of £740,149 and a rental value of £2,089 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £655,561 and £1,850 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Hops Cottage 3, Royston as measuring 759 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where all 7 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Hops Cottage 3, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Dec 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Hops Cottage 3, Royston completed on 15th October 2018 at £715,000 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 2.8% over the period since October 2018.
- Sold Oct 2018£715,000
- Sold Oct 2012£499,950
- Sold Sep 1997£185,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2008 45 properties similar to Hops Cottage 3, Royston have sold within a radius of 5.0 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 14th February 2025, was 2 The Beeches, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EG, a freehold house which sold for £407,000.
Read more about house prices in SG8.
- Sold Feb 2025£407,000 | 4 Bed House2 The Beeches, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EG2 The Beeches, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EG
- Sold Mar 2024£575,000 | 4 Bed House15, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EA15, High Street, Royston, SG8 8EA
- Sold Aug 2023£795,000 | 4 Bed HouseLantern Lodge, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LLLantern Lodge, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LL
- Sold Mar 2023£735,000 | 4 Bed House7, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ7, Birch Meadow, Royston, SG8 8DZ
- Sold Sep 2022£750,000 | 4 Bed House1 Lower Farm Barns, High Street, Royston, SG8 8HR1 Lower Farm Barns, High Street, Royston, SG8 8HR
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 £944,834, ranging from £475,343 to £1,896,566.
- 2 Shaftenhoe End
4 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £724,549
- 1 Shaftenhoe End
4 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £700,108
- Hillcrest
5 Bed House | 65 m | Est. Value: £475,343
- Mary Penny Close
4 Bed House | 114 m | Est. Value: £858,074
- 3 The Lane Shaftenhoe End
3 Bed House | 147 m | Est. Value: £624,879
Location Comparison
Of the 25 addresses on Shaftenhoe End, Barley, Royston, SG8, Hops Cottage 3, Royston comes out as the 15th largest and the 13th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £232k more expensive than the average property across the SG8 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Barley (VA) Church of England First School1.0 km away
- Barkway VA Church of England First School3.4 km away
- Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School3.9 km away
- Melbourn Village College7.7 km away
- Freman College9.5 km away
- Bassingbourn Village College9.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Royston|6.4 km away
- Meldreth|8.2 km away
- Shepreth|10.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












