3 The Penns, Barkway, Royston, SG8 8DH
2 planning records
About 3 The Penns
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 The Penns is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Barkway, Royston, Royston (SG8 8DH). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on wood logs. The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 212 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £698,000 sits 95.2% above the 2014 sale of £357,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 54% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in May 2014. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Dec 2025
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 The Penns, Barkway, Royston, SG8 8DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Sept 2014DemolitionFullGranted
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Single storey rear extension to attached shed and ancillary works following demolition of existing garage.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
3 The Penns valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£698,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2014)
£357,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 3 The Penns, Barkway, Royston, SG8 8DH
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Detailed analysis
A written breakdown of everything that matters
Versus other The Penns homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 3 The Penns lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,686
Street avg £4,037
Floor Area
212 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Royston district page.
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
1.0 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG8 8DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 18 points of interest in total.
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