What type of property is 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 62% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB22 5BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL located?

1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL sits in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

Police records around 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL 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 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

The closest primary school to 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL is Stapleford Community Primary School (226m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL?

The closest rail stop to 1 Finchs Close, CB22 5BL is Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station, 911m away.

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1 Finchs Close, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Finchs Close

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

1 Finchs Close is a detached house in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5BL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 72 m² it sits well below the postcode median (188 m² across 5 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE49toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Finchs Close, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Finchs Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

1 Finchs Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£490,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 5BL: £630,000 (2025–1999).

Nearby sales in CB22 5BL

On the street

Versus other Finchs Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Finchs Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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.

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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

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

0.2 km

Stapleford Community Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 5BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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