Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
87b, Babraham Road, Cambridge, CB22 3AY
Estimated value
£607,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£570,000)+6%
- Against CB22 3AY's recent median (£530,000)+15%
Newest record on this page: September 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£607,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£570,000)+6%
- Against CB22 3AY's recent median (£530,000)+15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 87b is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB22 3AY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
98 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in CB22 3AY
5 sales, median £530,000 (2025–2007)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
26 September 2024Most recent
£570,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3AY: £530,000 (2025–2007).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 87b, Babraham Road, Cambridge, CB22 3AY. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 87b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
87b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB22 3AY). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.
At 98 m² it's 29.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 4 EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £570,000.
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
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
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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)
Nov 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 November 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2022from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromF32toC76
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 87b, Babraham Road, Cambridge, CB22 3AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
87b has no planning applications on record.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Babraham Road homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 87b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,816
Street avg £6,370
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 134 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 6.5 t/year
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
2.4 km
Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
1.2 km
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology. 17 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Cambridge Academy for Science and TechnologySecondary1.2km
- Queen Edith Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
- The Netherhall SchoolSecondary1.5km
- Queen Emma Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
Nearest stops
- Shelford (Cambs) Rail StationRailway station2.4km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences451 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour234 reports19%
- Criminal Damage & Arson114 reports9%
- Burglary92 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB22 3AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached BungalowEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 87b is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB22 3AY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 87b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 87b was lodged in November 2022 at band C and is valid until November 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 87b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 1 stop listed are measured in a straight line from CB22 3AY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 87b is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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