What type of property is 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH last sold for £370,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £237,000 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and December 2014, 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH rose from £237,000 to £370,000, a change of £133,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH located?

4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH sits in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

Police records around 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH 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.

Which schools serve 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH?

The closest primary school to 4 Blacksmiths Close, CB22 3AH is Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School (303m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

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4 Blacksmiths Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Blacksmiths Close

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

4 Blacksmiths Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3AH). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 is 28.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blacksmiths Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Blacksmiths Close 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.

Current estimate

£475,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£370,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2014Most recent
£370,000
+56.1%over 7 years
2 July 2007
£237,000

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Blacksmiths Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.3 km

Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB22 3AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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