What kind of home is 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED?

7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED sell for?

7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED last sold for £165,000 in July 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £133,000 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and July 2011, 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED rose from £133,000 to £165,000, a change of £32,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED?

The current EPC rating for 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED?

7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED use?

The latest EPC at 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED?

7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED in?

7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED sits in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED 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 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED?

The closest primary school to 7 Otter Gardens, CB23 8ED is Bar Hill Community Primary School (421m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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7 Otter Gardens, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8ED

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Otter Gardens

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

7 Otter Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8ED). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 71.5% above the 2011 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in July 2011.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC73toD62

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Otter Gardens, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Otter Gardens 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.

7 Otter Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£165,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2011Most recent
£165,000
+24.1%over 2 years
23 February 2009
£133,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8ED: £169,995 (2024–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Otter Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Otter Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,115

Street avg £2,033

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.4 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 8ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

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Everything within walking distance

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

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Common questions

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