What type of property is 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS?

2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS last change hands?

2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS last sold for £248,000 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and October 2009, 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS rose from £118,000 to £248,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS?

2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB23 1JS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS?

2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS is in council tax band E.

Where is 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS located?

2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS sits in Haslingfield, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS?

Police records around 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS?

The closest primary school to 2a, Lilac Close, CB23 1JS is Haslingfield Endowed Primary School (110m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

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2a, Lilac Close, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1JS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom detached house in Haslingfield, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 1JS). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in October 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1998–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 sits 83.9% above the 2009 sale of £248,000. At 92 m² it's 20.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (116 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE44toD66

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Lilac Close, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£248,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2009Most recent
£248,000
+110.2%over 11 years
10 September 1998
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 1JS: £355,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Lilac Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,696

Street avg £3,623

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Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.1 km

Haslingfield Endowed Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB23 1JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 1JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 3 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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