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1 Pepper Close, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5HX
This 57 square metre property in Bassingbourn, Royston, Royston carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £332,000 in 2018, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
57 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Conservatory
Glass-enclosed garden room
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2019from May 2018
EPC improved fromF31toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
71%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£425,000
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Transaction history
+138.8%(16y)
£332,000Latest
Jul 2018£139,000
Feb 2002Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Pepper Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 5 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,825/£4,628 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
8 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 25% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
70 (C)/64 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 70% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
57 m²/69 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 30% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.9 t/year/3.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 70% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 30% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Bassingbourn, Royston
This property is located in Bassingbourn, a locality that lies within the SG 8 postcode and is situated near the Cambridgeshire border, close to the town of Royston in Hertfordshire.
Bassingbourn is a locality in the SG 8 postal district, positioned just across the Cambridgeshire border from Royston in Hertfordshire. The community hosts Bassingbourn Village College, an academy school that serves students from Year 7 to Year 11 and has a student body of approximately 666 as of 2024. The college is part of the Anglian Learning academy trust. While the provided data does not detail other amenities or transport links, the presence of a local secondary school suggests a family‑friendly environment. The postcode SG 8 places the area within the broader East of England region, indicating that residents are likely within reasonable distance of larger towns such as Royston and the surrounding rural landscape. The locality’s proximity to the Cambridgeshire border may also afford access to services and opportunities in both Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
44.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Royston
Total Crimes
21
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual14(67%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(10%)
Vehicle Crime2(10%)
Other Crime1(5%)
Weapons1(5%)
Other Theft1(5%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Elm Tree Drive
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Gables Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Gables Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Elm Tree Drive
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Elm Tree Drive
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Gables Close
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Bassingbourn Primary School
687m
8 mins
P
Roman Way Academy
2.8km
33 mins
S
Bassingbourn Village College
547m
7 mins
Transport Links
13 within 3kmTesco
Bus Stop2.4km
29 mins
Gateway
Bus Stop2.6km
31 mins
Beverley Close
Bus Stop2.6km
31 mins
Sassoon Drive
Bus Stop2.7km
32 mins
Roysia School
Bus Stop2.8km
33 mins
Greenfield
Bus Stop2.8km
34 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
16 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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