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4 Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH
This 90 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. It was sold for £458,500 in October 2024.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
90 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Period Features
Original architectural details
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2023from Feb 2012
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£496,000
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Transaction history
+1.9%(4y)
£458,500Latest
Oct 2024£450,000
Mar 2021£305,000
Jun 2012£238,000
Jun 2004£189,000
Jun 2001£145,000
Jun 1999Source: 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 Smiths End Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 9 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,094/£4,001 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 71% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
62 (D)/47 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 72% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
90 m²/178 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 22% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.5 t/year/10.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 89% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 19% 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 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.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
44.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.7dB
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
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
716m
9 mins
P
Barkway VA Church of England First School
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
12 within 3kmRichmond's Garage
Bus Stop675m
8 mins
St Margaret of Antioch Church
Bus Stop712m
9 mins
Drayton's Garage
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
High Street
Bus Stop1.3km
15 mins
Bakers Lane
Bus Stop1.4km
17 mins
Newsells Turn
Bus Stop1.9km
23 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
14 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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