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2 Precious Court, Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DF

UPRN:10023323069Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band CEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T17:10:19.252394+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-15T11:27:19.395234+00:00)
2 Precious Court, Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DF

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
£234,000
£210k - £257kMedium
Estimate
£234k
Range
£210k – £257k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
6.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Precious Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (85/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
52/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
85/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£234,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield6.67%
1y Growth-33.2%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1SG8 7DF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02908/TPO
    T1: Horse Chestnut - Fell to Ground Level. T2: Yew - Crown reduce the height by up to 1.5m and the lateral spread by up to 1.5m. T3, T4: Lime - Re-pollard back to previous at 4m from ground level. T5: Maple - Crown reduce the height by up to 2m and the lateral spread by up to 1.5m.
    Pending
  • 26/02724/S73
    Variation of condition 2 (revised plans) of planning permission 26/00841/FPH granted 12.06.2026 for Single storey front extension to include canopy over entrance door. Part two storey and part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory (Amended scheme received 22.05.26).
    Pending
  • 26/02873/DOC
    Details reserved by condition 3 of Consent For Tree Works 26/00610/TPO granted 10.04.2026
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • 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 Density4,253 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 66%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Icknield Walk First School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • King James Academy Royston
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Roman Way Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good

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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  • Precious Court, 34 - 36 Melbourn Road
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    £247k
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  • 20 Melbourn Road
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    £270k
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  • 46 Melbourn Road
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    £370k
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