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1 Caius Farm Cottages, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, CB22 3AA

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
240 m²
2583 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Caius Farm Cottages

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

1 Caius Farm Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB22 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (around 2583 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£434/sq ft) was about 80.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

1 Caius Farm Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 April 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromG6toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Caius Farm Cottages, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, CB22 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Caius Farm Cottages, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, CB22 3AA

2decisions2extensions34documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension Alterations and Conversion of Outbuilding to Offices (B1 use).

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1492/12/FL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 34 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.

1 Caius Farm Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£1,120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2016Most recent

    £1,120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3AA: £450,000 (2023–2008).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Caius Farm Cottages

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

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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
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.

Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.3 km

Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.3 km

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology. 18 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 CB22 3AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB22 3AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Caius Farm Cottages, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, CB22 3AA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.