Pine Cottage, Royston
Pine Cottage, Royston
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Pine Cottage, Royston as a modern house with 1,765 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 426 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Pine Cottage, Royston has an estimated sale value of £648,033 and an estimated rental value of £1,827 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Orchard Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 lies in the borough of South Cambridgeshire, within the SG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Pine Cottage, Royston has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate Pine Cottage, Royston would be worth £680,435, with a potential rental value of £1,918 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £602,671, with a rental value of £1,699 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Pine Cottage, Royston has dropped by £7,813 (1.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £35 (1.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.4%.
Plot Size
Pine Cottage, Royston occupies a 426 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 21 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Pine Cottage, Royston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Apr 2026.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Pine Cottage, Royston last changed hands on 13th February 1998, selling for £180,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Feb 1998£180,000
- Sold Mar 1996£95,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 870 metres of Pine Cottage, Royston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 12, Chalkhill Barrow, Royston, SG8 6EQ, a freehold house, sold at £645,000 on the 24th May 2023.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks Pine Cottage, Royston as the 23rd largest and the 23rd most expensive of the 124 addresses on Orchard Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8.
Against the SG8 postcode district average, it is £177k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mMelbourn Primary School
- 1.6kmMeldreth Primary School
- 3.5kmRoman Way Academy
- 900mMelbourn Village College
- 5.1kmBassingbourn Village College
- 11.4kmSawston Village College
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Public Transport Nearby
Meldreth station is the nearest stop to Pine Cottage, Royston at 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmMeldreth
- 3.9kmShepreth
- 4.2kmRoyston
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
