What kind of home is 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF?

1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF last change hands?

1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF last sold for £259,350 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF?

1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB22 3AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF in?

1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF sits in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF?

Police records around 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF show an average of 82 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF?

The closest primary school to 1a, Cambridge Road, CB22 3AF is Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School (1.8km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

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1a, Cambridge Road, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 is 35.3% above the 2022 sale price. Last sale on file: £259,350 in September 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jan 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2027

4 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromF36toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Cambridge Road, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£259,350

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 September 2022Most recent
£259,350

Median price across the last 3 sales in CB22 3AF: £399,950 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in CB22 3AF

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,981

Street avg £3,325

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

1.8 km

Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 3AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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