7 Bank Side is a semi-detached house in Barley, Royston, Royston (SG8 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 68 m² it's 28% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 8 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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7 Bank Side's carbon output is low for the local stock.
7 Bank Side has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
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7 Bank Side has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£350,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
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What we flagged
7 Bank Side outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 52 (E)
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 95 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
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
0.2 km

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.2dB

Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG8 8HU: £215,000 (2021–2007).
The Basset Bank Side High Street Barley Royston
Sold Apr 2021
The Gray Bank Side High Street Barley Royston
Sold Mar 2021
10 Bank Side High Street Barley Royston
Sold May 2007
14 Bank Side High Street Barley Royston
Sold May 2005
3 Bank Side High Street Barley Royston
Sold Feb 2004

Street avg 4.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
Richmond's Garage — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Barley (VA) Church of England First School. 1 school nearby.
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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB