1 Ashwell Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Litlington, Royston, Royston (SG8 0RP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Today's modelled estimate of £374,000 sits 82.4% above the 2012 sale of £205,000. At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Oct 2024
No planning applications are recorded against 1 Ashwell Street, Litlington, Royston, SG8 0RP. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
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£374,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£205,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
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On epc rating, 1 Ashwell Street runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 111 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.7 km

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.0dB

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Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
24 August 2012Most recent
£205,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in SG8 0RP: £432,500 (2023–2015).
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SG8 0LP
Orpington Road — bus stop.
Closest school
2.1 km
Bassingbourn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.3dB