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12 Cross Lane Close, Orwell, Royston, SG8 5QW
This 135 square metre property in Orwell, Royston, Royston carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £422,000 in 2018, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
135 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F33
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£504,000
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Transaction history
+50.7%(12y)
£422,000Latest
Dec 2018£280,000
Apr 2007£163,000
Jan 2001£133,500
Apr 1999£124,500
May 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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Jun 2023
£750,000
7 Cross Lane Close Orwell Royston SG8 5QW
Feb 2023
£440,000
8 Cross Lane Close Orwell Royston SG8 5QW
Feb 2021
£430,000
6 Cross Lane Close Orwell Royston SG8 5QW
Oct 2018
£425,000
15 Cross Lane Close Orwell Royston SG8 5QW
May 2017
£475,000
9 Cross Lane Close Orwell Royston SG8 5QW
Aug 2015
£375,000
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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 Cross Lane Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,126/£3,132 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
7 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 33% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
33 (F)/57 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
135 m²/147 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
11.0 t/year/7.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 5% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
Lowest among 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 Orwell, Royston
This property is located in the parish of Whaddon, South Cambridgeshire, just north of Royston and within the SG 8 postal district.
Whaddon is a parish in South Cambridgeshire, England, lying approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Royston. The parish covers an area of 1,538 acres (622 ha), giving it a spacious rural setting. It is part of the larger South Cambridgeshire district, which is situated in the East of England. The surrounding region is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land. While the nearest larger settlement is Royston, Whaddon itself is a small community with a low population density. The locality falls within the SG 8 postcode area, placing it within the postal geography of the region. The surrounding county of Hertfordshire is a ceremonial county in the East of England, bordering Bedfordshire to the north‑west, Cambridgeshire to the north‑east, Essex to the east, Greater London to the south and Buckinghamshire to the west. The largest settlement in Hertfordshire is Watford, and the county town is Hertford.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB
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
1 within 3kmP
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
480m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
1 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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