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128 Cambridge Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7AR

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
219 m²
2357 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 128 Cambridge Road

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

128 Cambridge Road is a detached house in Barton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 7AR). It has a recorded floor area of 219 m² (around 2357 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

At 219 m² the property is well over the postcode median (124 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 42.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £925,000 in December 2023.

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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.

128 Cambridge Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Sept 2019
EPC improved fromF31toG6
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2023from Jul 2022
EPC improved fromG6toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
CommunityOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 128 Cambridge Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2023
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension and removal of existing garage duo-pitched roof to match new extension roof, Render to existing face brickwork, Removal of existing chimney stack.

    Agent
    Kelp Studio
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00736/HFUL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2023
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a loft conversion and construction of rear facing dormer, removal of existing chimney stack, installation of rooflights to front and side elevation pitched roofs and the construction of a single-storey side extension.

    Agent
    Kelp Studio
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00788/CL2PD
    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.

Latest sale on 128 Cambridge Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£985,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£925,000

Growth on file: 25.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 2023Most recent

    £925,000

    +180.3%over 10 months
  2. 3 February 2023

    £330,000

    -16.5%over 2 years
  3. 28 February 2020

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 7AR: £480,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Cambridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 128 Cambridge Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,224

Street avg £3,330

Above

Floor Area

219 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly below
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.7 km

Barton CofE VA Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 7AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 7AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 2 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 128 Cambridge Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.