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8 Brookside, Orwell, Royston, SG8 5TQ
This 119 square metre property in Orwell, Royston, Royston carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It changed hands for £486,000 last year, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
119 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 2003–2006
Private Garden
Rear
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Extended
Additional space added to the original build
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2025from Jan 2015
Main Fuel
OilElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£458,000
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Transaction history
+73.6%(10y)
£486,000Latest
Oct 2025£280,000
Jan 2016£155,000
May 2002£87,500
Sept 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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Sept 2023
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Jun 2022
£302,500
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Oct 2021
£542,500
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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 Brookside
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 31 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,084/£3,515 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
0 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
40 (E)/62 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
119 m²/80 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 87% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.2 t/year/4.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 10% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 90% 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 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
46.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
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
226m
3 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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