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5 Otter Gardens, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8ED
This 78 square metre property in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £260,000 in May 2024, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
78 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Front
En Bloc Garage
Off-street covered parking
Central Heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2020from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE47toD67
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£287,000
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Transaction history
+52.9%(10y)
£260,000Latest
May 2024£169,995
Dec 2013Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in CB23 8ED
29 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
May 2019
£216,000
7 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
Jul 2011
£165,000
8 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
Aug 2010
£162,500
1 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
Jun 2008
£155,000
28 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
Mar 2007
£170,000
27 Otter Gardens Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8ED
Jun 2005
£135,000
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House Price Index
Cambridge-0.2%
96.0
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Otter Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,333/£1,789 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/18 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
67 (D)/69 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
78 m²/78 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.2 t/year/3.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Bar Hill, Cambridge
This property is located in Bar Hill, a purpose‑built village in Cambridgeshire, situated just east of the Prime Meridian and about 4 miles northwest of Cambridge on the A14 road.
Bar Hill is a purpose‑built village with a population of 4,000 about 4 miles (7 km) northwest of Cambridge, England on the A14 road, just east of the Prime Meridian. The settlement is described simply as a village in Cambridgeshire, England, indicating a small, residential community. Its proximity to Cambridge and placement on the A14 suggests reasonable road connectivity, while the mention of the Prime Meridian provides a geographic reference point. The locality’s character is likely to be that of a planned residential area rather than a historic town centre, with the village’s design catering to modern housing needs. The postal district CB 23 situates it within the Cambridge postcode area, offering a clear postal identity for residents and visitors alike.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
9 months of data for Cambridge
Total Crimes
22
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(45%)
Criminal Damage & Arson5(23%)
Vehicle Crime4(18%)
Burglary1(5%)
Other Theft1(5%)
Shoplifting1(5%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Willows
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Willows
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bush Close
Criminal Damage & Arson
Sept 2025On or near Bush Close
Burglary
Sept 2025On or near Mill Court
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near St Peter's Lane
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Bar Hill Community Primary School
421m
5 mins
P
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School
1.6km
19 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Nigel Heath, Chartered Surveyor
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Map
2 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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