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2 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ

EPC B4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Bar Lane

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

2 Bar Lane is a detached house in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £784,000 sits 65.1% above the 2011 sale of £475,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch, an annexe and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Bar Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD67toB84
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Apr 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ

2decisions2extensions30documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2014
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of a garage to a studio flat

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1807/14/FL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 30 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£784,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£475,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2011Most recent

    £475,000

    +44.8%over 5 years
  2. 24 February 2006

    £328,000

    +10.1%over 2 years
  3. 14 November 2003

    £298,000

    +75.3%over 6 years
  4. 10 November 1997

    £169,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 5BJ: £695,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Bar Lane homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Bar Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,654

Street avg £4,406

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bar Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB22 5BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB22 5BJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 5BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.