Tiptofts House, Station Road, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7NY
About Tiptofts House
Tiptofts House is a five-bedroom detached house in Harston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 7NY). It has a recorded floor area of 246 m² (around 2648 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 246 m² the property is well over the postcode median (117 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,290,000 is 12.2% above the 2017 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble, Detached
- LandYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
Tiptofts House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 May 2026
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 17 May 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
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Planning history
A recent planning application at Tiptofts House was refused — worth checking the council file.
7 applications on record at Tiptofts House, Station Road, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7NY
1 live now- Feb 2015New BuildFullOutcome in report
Two single storey dwellings
- Council
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- S/3019/14/FL
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchFeb 2026Decision
- OutlineOct 2025Decision
+ 4 more applications in the report
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Sales history & valuation
Tiptofts House has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£1,290,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 18 years.
£1,150,000
Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
2 May 2017Most recent
£1,150,000
+271.0%over 18 years11 December 1998
£310,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in CB22 7NY: £465,000 (2021–2020).
Versus other Station Road homes
On years held, Tiptofts House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,675
Street avg £4,480
Floor Area
246 m²
Street avg 110 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.3 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
2.5 km
Foxton Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.4 km
Harston and Newton Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
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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
47.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB







