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The Willows, High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HT
This 250 square metre property in Barley, Royston, Royston carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £950,000 in 2021, up from £700,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
250 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Extended
Additional space added to the original build
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2018from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromF33toD61
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
22%85%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£973,000
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Transaction history
+35.7%(8y)
£950,000Latest
Nov 2021£700,000
May 2013Source: HM Land Registry
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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 High Street
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
£3,800/£4,262 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 20% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/7 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
61 (D)/51 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 64% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
250 m²/149 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 91% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
10.0 t/year/7.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 23% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
10 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all 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 Barley, Royston
This property is located in the village of Barley, a civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, situated near the town of Royston.
Barley is a village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The place‑name refers to a lea or meadow rather than to grain production. The Prime Meridian passes to the west of Barley, placing it on the Greenwich Meridian line. It lies on the Royston to Saffron Walden road and also on the medieval London to Cambridge road, indicating historic connectivity to larger towns. The village is situated within the postal district SG 8 and is part of the wider Hertfordshire region, which is itself in the East of England. Residents benefit from the rural character of the area while still being within reach of the larger market town of Royston, offering a blend of tranquillity and accessibility.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB
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
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
396m
5 mins
Transport Links
8 within 3kmDrayton's Garage
Bus Stop49m
1 min
High Street
Bus Stop199m
2 mins
Bakers Lane
Bus Stop339m
4 mins
St Margaret of Antioch Church
Bus Stop415m
5 mins
Richmond's Garage
Bus Stop437m
5 mins
Newsells Turn
Bus Stop2.2km
27 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
9 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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