44 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
About 44 Riddy Lane
44 Riddy Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bourn, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 2SP). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 132 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £502,000 is 25.5% above the 2018 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Parkingoff_road
- LandYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Oct 2018AmendmentIn report
Non Material Amendment of Planning Permission S/2148/18/FL
- Agent
- Davies-Binney
- Council
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- S/3421/18/NM
- Jul 2018DemolitionFullIn report
Demolision of existing side extension and new single storey front and side extension.
- Council
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
Extension- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- S/2148/18/FL
What's in 44 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP's planning history?
2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.
£502,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 14 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
7 May 2018Most recent
£400,000
-9.1%over 1 year7 July 2016
£440,000
+106.6%over 9 years20 July 2006
£213,000
+42.0%over 2 years12 December 2003
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 2SP: £450,000 (2021–2016).
Nearby sales in CB23 2SP
30 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Sold May 2021
£1,225,00025 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Sold Mar 2021
£450,00019 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Sold Oct 2017
£331,15021 Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Sold Oct 2016
£325,00028a, Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Sold Jun 2016
£650,000
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Versus other Riddy Lane homes
On epc rating, 44 Riddy Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,030
Street avg £3,574
Floor Area
132 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 5.5 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
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Closest school
0.2 km
Bourn CofE Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.3dB