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5 Hollytrees, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SF

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 5 Hollytrees

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

5 Hollytrees is a four-bedroom detached house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8SF). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £550,000 sits 57.2% above the 2015 sale of £349,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 24% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.

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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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Garagedouble
  • LandYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hollytrees, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hollytrees 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.

5 Hollytrees valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£550,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£349,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 June 2015Most recent

    £349,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8SF: £310,000 (2024–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Hollytrees homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Hollytrees outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,777

Street avg £3,239

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Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bar Hill Community 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 8SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 8SF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

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 5 Hollytrees, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.