What type of property is 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

3 Rickards, CB22 4YT is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT last change hands?

3 Rickards, CB22 4YT last sold for £215,000 in December 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

3 Rickards, CB22 4YT has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

3 Rickards, CB22 4YT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT located?

3 Rickards, CB22 4YT sits in Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

Police records around 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT 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 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

The closest primary school to 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT is William Westley Church of England VC Primary School (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (2.5km).

What transport links are near 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT?

The closest rail stop to 3 Rickards, CB22 4YT is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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3 Rickards, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4YT

Notable views

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Rickards

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

3 Rickards is a four-bedroom detached house in Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 4YT). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in December 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £705,000 sits 227.9% above the 1999 sale of £215,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached
Notable viewsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Rickards, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4YT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Rickards has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

3 Rickards's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£705,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 December 1999Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CB22 4YT: £207,500 (1999–1999).

Nearby sales in CB22 4YT

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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.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.1 km

William Westley Church of England VC Primary School. 5 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 4YT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 4YT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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