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1 Beech Close, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EP

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Beech Close

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

1 Beech Close is a semi-detached house in Little Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5EP). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (61 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

1 Beech Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 November 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromE52toB82
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

Nov 2017from Sept 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beech Close, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beech Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5EP: £440,000 (2022–2012).

On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Beech Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

89 (B)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Beech Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£328k

1 Abberley Wood, Great Shelford

CB22 5EF

£340k

1 Ayres Drive, Hauxton

CB22 5FR

1 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Beatrice Court, Hinton Way, Great Shelford

CB22 5AD

2 bed2 bath
£396k

1 Cavendish Place, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford

CB22 5LB

£457k

1 Chalk Hill, Stapleford

CB22 5DQ

£545k

1 America Farm, Sawston Road, Stapleford

CB22 5DY

£573k

1 Church Road, Hauxton

CB22 5HS

3 bed
£594k

1 Anvil Close, Stapleford

CB22 5SS

3 bed2 bath
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

1.4 km

Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School. 4 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 5EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB22 5EP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 5EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 1 Beech Close, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.