What kind of home is 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU sell for?

1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU last sold for £595,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU has a recorded floor area of 283 m² (3,046 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

The only planning records linked to 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU in?

1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU sits in Dry Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU?

The closest primary school to 1 Old Rectory Drive, CB23 8BU is Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School (337m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

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1 Old Rectory Drive, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8BU

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

283 m²

3046 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Old Rectory Drive

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

1 Old Rectory Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Dry Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 283 m² (around 3046 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in December 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £1,098,000 sits 84.5% above the 2006 sale of £595,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Trends

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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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Old Rectory Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2021

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Old Rectory Drive, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 1 Old Rectory Drive is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Aug 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
TPO 0015 (1966) A14: Horse Chestnut - remove as it has died.(Note: Holm oak does not have statutory protection).
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/1690/TTPO
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Aug 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
TPO 0015 (1966) A14: Horse Chestnut - remove as it has died. (Note: Holm oak does not have statutory protection).
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/1690/TTPO
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What's in 1 Old Rectory Drive, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8BU'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.

Current estimate

£1,098,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£595,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2006Most recent
£595,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CB23 8BU: £567,500 (2024–1997).

Nearby sales in CB23 8BU

4 Old Rectory Drive, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8BU
Sold Aug 2024
£900,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cambridge report

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

0.3 km

Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB23 8BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

Common questions

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