What kind of home is 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR?

16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR last change hands?

16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR last sold for £715,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £459,500 in December 2010, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2010 and April 2023, 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR rose from £459,500 to £715,000, a change of £255,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR have?

The current EPC rating for 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR?

16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB23 8SR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR use?

The latest EPC at 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR?

16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR in?

16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR sits in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR in a safe area?

Police records around 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR 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 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR?

The closest primary school to 16 The Fairway, CB23 8SR is Bar Hill Community Primary School (832m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

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16 The Fairway, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SR

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 The Fairway

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

16 The Fairway is a four-bedroom detached house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8SR). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 134 m² it sits well below the postcode median (203 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£496/sq ft) was about 111.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £715,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedouble

Building

Heating systemgas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

16 The Fairway's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Sept 2009

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

InsulatedInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 The Fairway, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 The Fairway has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 The Fairway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£753,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£715,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2023Most recent
£715,000
+55.6%over 12 years
3 December 2010
£459,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8SR: £710,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CB23 8SR

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On the street

Versus other The Fairway homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 The Fairway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,336

Street avg £2,538

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 213 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bar Hill Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 3 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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