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28 Woodcock Road, Royston, SG8 7XT

UPRN:10013378142Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-24T04:00:02.416235+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T07:51:53.734816+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
28 Woodcock Road, Royston, SG8 7XT

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£479,000
£455k - £503kHigh
Estimate
£479k
Range
£455k – £503k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
4.51%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

28 Woodcock Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (35/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
35/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£479,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield4.51%
1y Growth+19.7%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£370,000 (2023-06-30)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1SG8 7XT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02568/FP
    Erection of a single-storey learner pool extension to the east elevation of Royston Leisure Centre, including changing facilities, filtration plant and stores, installation of an air source heat pump and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, relocation of the staff covered cycle store, alterations to the kerb line, and associated works.
    Pending
  • 26/02559/FPH
    Single storey rear / side extension following removal of existing conservatory
    Pending
  • 26/02558/FPH
    Insertion of front and rear rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-06-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density-
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 56%65+ 25%
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Schools Nearby

  • King James Academy Royston
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Icknield Walk First School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Roman Way Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £355k
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  • 36 Woodcock Road
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    £220k
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