What kind of home is 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ?

34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ?

The current EPC rating for 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ?

34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB22 3AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ use?

The latest EPC at 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ?

34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ in?

34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ sits in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ 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 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ?

The closest primary school to 34a, The Close, CB22 3AQ is Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School (357m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

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34a, The Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 34a

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

34a is a semi-detached house in Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) 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 February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Feb 2009

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34a, The Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34a 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.

34a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other The Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 34a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 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.

£214k

1 Catherine House, London Road, Sawston

CB22 3XE

£250k

1 Chapelfield Way, Sawston

CB22 3SY

£277k

1 Churchfield Avenue, Sawston

CB22 3LA

3 bed

£294k

1 Blacksmiths Close, Babraham

CB22 3AH

£325k

1 Elder Close, Sawston

CB22 3BB

2 bed

£339k

1 Bowers Terrace, Sawston

CB22 3JE

£343k

1 Brentditch End, Pampisford

CB22 3EY

£386k

1 Common Lane, Sawston

CB22 3HW

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

Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.4 km

Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School. 4 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 3AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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