Let Flat

22 SCOTT CLOSE

ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE SG8 5ST

2 beds 1 baths 527 sq ft Listed 10 Sep 2024 (-678d)

£975 pcm

Reduced on 8 Oct 2024

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# 2 bedroom ground floor flat for rent (SG8 5ST)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 22 SCOTT CLOSE, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE SG8 5ST |
| Price | £975 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 49 m² |
| Last sold | £130,000 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/08/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,535/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,523

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9837-4628-2200-0654-9222)

## Description

Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment Situated On The North Side Of Town. Property comprises of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and communal gardens. Available Mid October. EPC Rating E. Council Tax Band B. Sorry pets are not permitted. Google maps advise that the train station is 0.9 miles and a 20 minute walk from the property. Holding Fee £225.00. Deposit £1,125.00.  Please note this is a six month only let.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/152273261/1346536) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2094760
- **Address:** 22 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/10/2004
- **Work Completed:** 14/09/2004
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,279/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,421/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,563/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £20/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

49 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,330 of 33,755)

Street crime

82 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two Bedrooms
Ground Floor
EPC Rating E
Council Tax Band B
Holding Fee £225.00
Deposit £1,125.00

Description

Listed by

Royston

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 152273261

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/08/2023

Expiry date: 23/08/2033

Current heating cost: £1,535/year

Potential heating cost: £620/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,523

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2094760

Property Details

Street: 22 Scott Close

Town: Royston

Postcode: SG8 5ST

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/10/2004

Work Completed: 14/09/2004

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.

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,279/mo

Realistic £1,421/mo

Optimistic £1,563/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG8 5ST

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Scott close	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Ackroyd Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Costcutter	0.2 miles
Shop	Vauxhall	0.5 miles
Train station	Royston	0.6 miles
Train station	Meldreth	2.5 miles
Hospital	Cambridge Private Hospital (Orwell Grange)	4.9 miles
Hospital	Unknown	8.3 miles
University	Forvie Site (University of Cambridge)	10.4 miles
University	Strangeways Research Laboratory	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	32
Anti-social behaviour	20
Criminal damage and arson	6
Shoplifting	6
Drugs	4
Other crime	4
Public order	4
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	2
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	82

Within 1 mile during May 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	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2024
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 19 Jan 2018
Icknield Walk First School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 8 Sep 2014
Tannery Drift School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 4 Mar 2011

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