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47 Hillcrest, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TG

6 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 47 Hillcrest

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

47 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8TG). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £240,000 in September 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 86.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it's 26.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Garagesingle
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemgas
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from May 2010
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2021from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE47toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Hillcrest, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Hillcrest 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.

47 Hillcrest has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 2025Most recent

    £240,000

    +4.8%over 4 years
  2. 15 July 2021

    £229,000

    +36.7%over 7 years
  3. 1 May 2014

    £167,500

    -1.5%over 6 years
  4. 2 September 2007

    £169,995

    +56.7%over 4 years
  5. 4 September 2002

    £108,500

    +60.7%over 3 years
  6. 27 July 1999

    £67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8TG: £285,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 47 Hillcrest lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,286

Street avg £3,424

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.5 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 8TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 8TG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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 47 Hillcrest, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.