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8 Townsend Close, Barkway, Royston, SG8 8ER
This 95 square metre property in Barkway, Royston, Royston carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It changed hands for £370,000 last year.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
95 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Freehold
You own the land
Private Garden
Rear
Single Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Outbuildings
Sheds, workshops or storage
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£464,000
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Transaction history
£370,000Latest
Sept 2025Source: HM Land Registry
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Jul 2023
£530,000
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Aug 2022
£510,000
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Jun 2021
£520,000
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Oct 2017
£430,000
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Sept 2017
£420,000
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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 Townsend Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 13 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,895/£3,540 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
52 (E)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 31% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
95 m²/141 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 23% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.9 t/year/5.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 8% 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 Barkway, Royston
This property is located in Barkway, a village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, about five miles south‑east of Royston and 35 miles from London.
Barkway is a village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately five miles south‑east of Royston and 35 miles from London, offering a rural setting within reach of larger urban centres. The Greenwich Prime Meridian passes a mile or so to the west of Barkway, marking a geographical point of interest. As a small community, Barkway provides a quiet, village atmosphere while being part of the broader North Hertfordshire district. The locality’s proximity to both Royston and Cambridge gives residents access to amenities and services in those towns, while the village itself maintains its distinct character within Hertfordshire. Overall, Barkway presents a blend of rural charm and convenient connectivity to nearby cities.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.0dB
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
2 within 3kmP
Barkway VA Church of England First School
397m
5 mins
P
Reed First School
2.5km
30 mins
Transport Links
14 within 3kmTownsend Close
Bus Stop71m
1 min
Nuthampstead Road
Bus Stop152m
2 mins
Nuthampstead Road
Bus Stop241m
3 mins
Burrs Lane
Bus Stop306m
4 mins
Reading Room
Bus Stop750m
9 mins
Reading Room
Bus Stop770m
9 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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