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4 Powell Close, Toft, Cambridge, CB23 2RT

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Powell Close

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

4 Powell Close is a detached house in Toft, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 2RT). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £566,000 sits 72.3% above the 2011 sale of £328,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Powell Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromE41toC69
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
36%66%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Powell Close, Toft, Cambridge, CB23 2RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Powell Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Oct 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extensions

    Agent
    Shelly
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1681/12/FL
    View planning record
  2. May 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey side and one and two storey rear and front extensions

    Agent
    Harvey Norman Architects
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    S/0108/12/FL
    View planning record

What's in 4 Powell Close, Toft, Cambridge, CB23 2RT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Powell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£566,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£328,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2011Most recent

    £328,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 2RT: £310,000 (2020–1998).

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On the street

Versus other Powell Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Powell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,070

Street avg £3,085

On par

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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

1.8 km

Comberton Village College. 3 schools nearby.

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The full 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 CB23 2RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 2RT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 2RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low
55 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Powell Close, Toft, Cambridge, CB23 2RT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.