5 YEATS CLOSE
ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE SG8 5TE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
66 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£330,000 Jan 2026
Local average
£422,923 (-17.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,330 of 33,755)
Street crime
51 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No Onward Chain
- Semi Detached Home
- Three Bedrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Conservatory
- Cloakroom
- Cul- De-Sac Location
- Garage & Off Driveway Parking
- Enclosed Rear Garden
- Must View
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
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Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this 3-bedroom extended semi-detached home in the sought-after town of Royston. This property offers excellent potential for new owners to put their own stamp on, located on a desirable cul-de-sac, with a lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, a conservatory, a cloakroom WC, 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, an enclosed garden, a garage and a driveway.
This extended semi-detached property enjoys a pleasant and tidy frontage, front lawn gardens with borders, and gated side access to the rear. Once inside, the entrance hallway provides storage space for coats and shoes, access to a cloakroom WC and access through to the downstairs living space.
The lounge is large and bright, benefiting from a bay window to a front aspect, a feature fireplace, carpets, pendant lighting, stairs to the first floor, integrated storage, and space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. The dining room is equally bright and spacious, enjoying neutral decor, double sliding doors to the conservatory, carpets, pendant lighting, and room for a dining setting. The conservatory offers further versatile reception space, enjoying lovely garden views, wood flooring and space for furniture.
The kitchen is a good size, benefiting from a window to the conservatory, a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, tiled flooring and splashbacks, spotlights, an integrated oven, hob and extractor hood, and space for a fridge/freezer, washing machine and other small kitchen appliances.
Upstairs to the first floor, this extended semi-detached home continues to offer generous accommodation, with 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a family bathroom comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a WC, a hand wash basin and storage.
Outside, to the rear, the garden is a good size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering huge potential for new owners to transform and make their own. There are paved and lawn areas, perfect for garden furniture and entertaining, as well as borders with mature trees and shrubs.
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Location - Royston
Royston is a traditional English town, located within Hertfordshire and on the border of Cambridgeshire, just 14 miles from the city of Cambridge. Royston has a wealth of rich heritage, grown from the crossing of two ancient thoroughfares—Roman and prehistoric—and has attracted many great names, including many Royal family members.
The town enjoys numerous green open spaces, including the renowned Therfield Heath nature reserve, and lies on the northern slopes of the Hertfordshire Chalk Downs. Royston even has its own cave, revealed back in the 18th Century, carved out of chalk and located under the crossroads in the centre of town.
On the outskirts of the town, there is a larger group of supermarkets, and within the town centre, there is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and public houses, offering a diverse mix of food and drink, as well as a market and a high street full of bustling shops, including post offices, convenience stores, hairdressers, and clothing boutiques. Residents have access to a range of doctor’s surgeries, dentists, schools, and a leisure centre, providing a fully stocked gym and fitness classes. Whether you are young or old, single, a couple or a family, Royston has all the facilities you may need, and there are even lots of clubs and activities to join, such as tennis, rugby, hockey and golf.
As well as people moving up and down the property ladder locally, Royston is a very affluent area and is becoming more and more popular with the commuter market. There is great security in that house prices have held well through turbulent markets and thrived above the national average in more settled general economic and market conditions.
Royston boasts excellent transport links for residents, visitors and businesses. The town is located on the A10, with the A1M and M11 each within a 15-minute drive. There is a mainline train station with a regular service direct to London Kings Cross as quick as 38 minutes. If you want to travel internationally, London Stansted airport and London Luton Airport are both just half an hour's drive away.
If you aren’t familiar with Royston and its beautiful surrounding countryside, we recommend paying it a visit today!
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Royston
Neil Wise (Royston) Ltd
Reference: 168831557
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12482410
Property Details
Street: 5 Yeats Close
Town: ROYSTON
Postcode: SG8 5TE
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/08/2017
Work Completed: 06/07/2017
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
35% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £330,000 | +34.7% |
| Sold | 20/05/2015 (11 years ago) | £245,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 COOMBELANDS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DW | £380,000 | 14/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £358,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 10 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £320,000 | 24/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 BINYON WAY, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FS | £395,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ACKROYD ROAD, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DS | £535,000 | 23/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 KIPLING ROAD, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DT | £395,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £364,000 | 16/01/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 24 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £350,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £350,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LARKIN PLACE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5UR | £415,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 OWEN DRIVE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5US | £430,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 41 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £75,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| 22 COOMBELANDS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DW | £440,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 COOMBELANDS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DW | £380,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 COOMBELANDS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DW | £365,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LAURIE LANE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FW | £390,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 OWEN DRIVE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5US | £380,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 31 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £175,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| 28 ACKROYD ROAD, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DS | £425,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SASSOON DRIVE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FR | £385,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GRENFELL GARDENS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FT | £435,000 | 15/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 SASSOON DRIVE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FR | £385,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 37 YEATS CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TE | £165,000 | 20/12/2021 | Flat |
| 13 ACKROYD ROAD, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DS | £340,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 TEASDALE CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TD | £320,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SPENSER CLOSE, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5TB | £300,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 COOMBELANDS, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7DW | £332,500 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BINYON WAY, ROYSTON, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5FS | £370,000 | 03/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £269,625 (8 sales)
Area average: £389,875 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Teasdale Close | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Sassoon drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Costcutter | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Vauxhall | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Royston | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Kneesworth House Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Royston Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Meldreth | 2.3 miles |
| University | University of Cambridge | 7.3 miles |
| University | Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory | 7.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 51 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Way Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2023 |
| King James Academy Royston | Other | 0.7 miles | Good — 17 Sep 2024 |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 19 Jan 2018 |
| Icknield Walk First School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 8 Sep 2014 |
| Tannery Drift School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 4 Mar 2011 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Wordsworth Close, SG8 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.03 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).