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4 Cottons Field, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8DG

Solar panels2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
267 m²
2874 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Cottons Field

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

4 Cottons Field is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Dry Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8DG). It has a recorded floor area of 267 m² (around 2874 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 267 m² the property is well over the postcode median (132 m² across 5 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 porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £829,000 is 48% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 32.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

4 Cottons Field's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2014
Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2023from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromC75toD60
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cottons Field, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2021
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, new front porch to replace existing, new replacement dormer and new end dormer

    Agent
    chadwickdryerclarke
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Extension
    Documents
    30 docs on file
    Reference
    20/05264/HFUL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2021
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, new front porch to replace existing, new replacement dormer and new end dormer

    Agent
    chadwickdryerclarke
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Extension
    Documents
    30 docs on file
    Reference
    20/05264/HFUL
    View planning record

What's in 4 Cottons Field, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8DG'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.

4 Cottons Field valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£829,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£560,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2015Most recent

    £560,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8DG: £495,000 (2022–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Cottons Field homes

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

On floor area, 4 Cottons Field stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,097

Street avg £3,220

Below

Floor Area

267 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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

Dry Drayton CofE (C) 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 8DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 8DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

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 4 Cottons Field, Dry Drayton, Cambridge, CB23 8DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.