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3 Herons Close, Cambridge, CB1 8NS

Solar panels3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
229 m²
2465 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Herons Close

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

3 Herons Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB1 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (around 2465 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 229 m² the property is well over the postcode median (130 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2008–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,306,000 is 15.1% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £1,135,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms5
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromE54toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Herons Close, Cambridge, CB1 8NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 3 Herons Close, Cambridge, CB1 8NS

3decisions3extensions18documents9nearby
  1. Aug 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension to create two bedrooms at first floor level over existing garage,first floor bedroom extension,extensions to porch and kitchen at ground floor level.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    08/0928/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 3 Herons Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£1,135,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 September 2019Most recent

    £1,135,000

    +160.9%over 10 years
  2. 16 September 2008

    £435,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 8NS: £855,000 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Herons Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Herons Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,956

Street avg £5,575

Below

Floor Area

229 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Herons 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 · every report is £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
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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Queen Edith Primary School. 20 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 8NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB1 8NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 8NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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 3 Herons Close, Cambridge, CB1 8NS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.