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18 Bancroft Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 18 Bancroft Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

18 Bancroft Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 3QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 107.6% above the 2012 sale of £250,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bancroft Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Bancroft Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

34 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Bancroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 June 2012Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3QZ: £515,000 (2021–2018).

On the street

Versus other Bancroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Bancroft Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,086

Street avg £3,477

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Bancroft Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£473k

1 Cavendish Road

CB1 3AE

3 bed1 bath
£574k

1 Ashbury Terrace, Ashbury Close

CB1 3RW

3 bed2 bath
£629k

1 Campbell Street

CB1 3NE

3 bed1 bath
£493k

1 Charles Street

CB1 3LZ

2 bed1 bath
£492k

1 Corrie Road

CB1 3QP

2 bed1 bath
£465k

1 Argyle Street

CB1 3LR

2 bed1 bath
£595k

1 Catharine Street

CB1 3AW

4 bed2 bath
£655k

1 Cavendish Court, Cavendish Road

CB1 3FZ

4 bed2 bath
Area

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.
Full Cambridge report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Morley Memorial Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 3QZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB1 3QZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 3QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Bancroft Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.