17 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
About 17 Bar Lane
17 Bar Lane is a two-bedroom detached house in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £472,000 sits 214.7% above the 2015 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 49.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (April 2015).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- ParkingOff street
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
17 Bar Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 17 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
- Sept 2015ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions rendering of the existing facade and reroofing in zinc.
- Council
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- S/1763/15/FL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionSept 2015Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
- The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
17 Bar Lane's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2015).
£472,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£150,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 April 2015Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 5BJ: £695,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in CB22 5BJ
16 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Sold Sept 2025
£448,00051 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Sold Jun 2024
£2,000,00057 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Sold Feb 2024
£695,00032 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Sold Jan 2024
£504,000Crantock, Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Sold Jun 2023
£707,000
Versus other Bar Lane homes
17 Bar Lane is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,786
Street avg £4,531
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
82/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.9 km
Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.1 km
Stapleford Community Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB







