What kind of home is 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA last sold for £225,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and October 2020, 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA rose from £110,000 to £225,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA in?

8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA sits in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA 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 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA?

The closest primary school to 8 Otter Close, CB23 8EA is Bar Hill Community Primary School (491m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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8 Otter Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Otter Close

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

8 Otter Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8EA). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 16% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £225,000.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
Garageen_bloc

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Otter Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Otter Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2020Most recent
£225,000
+104.5%over 18 years
4 July 2002
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8EA: £240,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Otter Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Otter Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,848

Street avg £2,251

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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.

Full Cambridge report

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bar Hill Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

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Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

Common questions

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