Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
16 Melbourne Place, Cambridge, CB1 1EQ
15 planning records
Estimated value
£1,241,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£1,150,000)+8%
- Against CB1 1EQ's recent median (£995,000)+25%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£1,241,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£1,150,000)+8%
- Against CB1 1EQ's recent median (£995,000)+25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Melbourne Place is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB1 1EQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
125 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in CB1 1EQ
5 sales, median £995,000 (2025–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 15 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
16 Melbourne Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
30 September 2018Most recent
£1,150,000
+15.0%over 3 years1 October 2014
£1,000,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 1EQ: £995,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in CB1 1EQ
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 16 Melbourne Place, Cambridge, CB1 1EQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 16 Melbourne Place
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
16 Melbourne Place is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
15 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£855/sq ft) was about 79.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £1,150,000.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 January 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2019from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromF35toD61
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)
Hot water system changed
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
45%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 16 Melbourne Place, Cambridge, CB1 1EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
15 applications on record at 16 Melbourne Place, Cambridge, CB1 1EQ
15decisions12extensions257documents6nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Jan 2011Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
T1 - Magnolia: crown reduce canopy by 50% and shorten side branches by 1-1.5m (to leave neat/well shaped crown)
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 11/004/TTCA
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsNov 2025Decision
- PorchJan 2025Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (15 on record)
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Versus other Melbourne Place homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 16 Melbourne Place stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£9,200
Street avg £7,255
Floor Area
125 m²
Street avg 125 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.7 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cambridge district page.
Crime
334/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.3 km
Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.1 km
Parkside Community College. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Parkside Community CollegeSecondary52m
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary351m
- St Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary713m
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary871m
Nearest stops
- Cambridge Rail StationRailway station1.3km
- Cambridge North Rail StationRailway station3.0km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,681 reports30%
- Anti-social Behaviour842 reports15%
- Shoplifting741 reports13%
- Criminal Damage & Arson411 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 1EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 16 Melbourne Place is modelled from its 125 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB1 1EQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 16 Melbourne Place. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16 Melbourne Place was lodged in January 2019 at band D and is valid until January 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 15 applications are matched to 16 Melbourne Place. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 2 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CB1 1EQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 16 Melbourne Place is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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