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7 The Drift, Elsworth, Cambridge, CB23 4JN

6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
262 m²
2820 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 The Drift

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

7 The Drift is a four-bedroom detached house in Elsworth, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 262 m² (around 2820 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in November 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 262 m² the property is well over the postcode median (151 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £808,000 sits 148.6% above the 2007 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 32.3% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
Energy

Energy performance

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

7 The Drift's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jun 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2014from Sept 2013
Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Feb 2025from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromB84toC78
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 The Drift, Elsworth, Cambridge, CB23 4JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Oct 2013
    RenovationAmendment
    In report

    Non-material amendment to S/0152/11 for removal of windows from plot 2 side elevations and installation of three velux windows on the rear elevation

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1279/13/NM
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2011
    Full
    In report

    Installation of a Hitachi Yutaki 10kW Air Source Heat Pump

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    S/2041/11
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£808,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 November 2007Most recent

    £325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 4JN: £325,000 (2021–2012).

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On the street

Versus other The Drift homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 The Drift stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,240

Street avg £2,317

Strongly below

Floor Area

262 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 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

0.6 km

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School. 1 school 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 4JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 4JN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 4JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 1 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 The Drift, Elsworth, Cambridge, CB23 4JN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.