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24 Buristead Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Buristead Road

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

24 Buristead Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £600,000. Today's modelled estimate of £662,000 is 10.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£641/sq ft) was about 71.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 87 m² it's 19.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 39 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

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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.

24 Buristead Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE54toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromD62toC69
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%59%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Apr 2026from Feb 2026
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Buristead Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Buristead Road has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

24 Buristead Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Buristead Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Buristead Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,897

Street avg £4,550

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Buristead Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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

0.5 km

Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School. 6 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 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB22 5EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 24 Buristead Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.