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1 Wheatcase Cottages, Grantchester Road, Coton, Cambridge, CB23 7PZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Wheatcase Cottages

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

1 Wheatcase Cottages is a semi-detached house in Coton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 7PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 107), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2017from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromF35toE46
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Wheatcase Cottages, Grantchester Road, Coton, Cambridge, CB23 7PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Wheatcase Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Wheatcase Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in CB23 7PZ: £263,500 (2019–1997).

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On the street

Versus other Grantchester Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Wheatcase Cottages stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 36 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 148 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 9.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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

1.7 km

Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School. 4 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 7PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 7PZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 7PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.4dB

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 — 4 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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