39 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
About 39 Watermead
39 Watermead is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 148.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £260,000 in August 2024.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
39 Watermead has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
39 Watermead has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.
£265,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 23 years.
£260,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
14 August 2024Most recent
£260,000
+75.7%over 13 years21 December 2010
£148,000
+72.1%over 9 years27 September 2001
£86,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8TJ: £265,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in CB23 8TJ
52 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Sold Sept 2025
£325,00012 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Sold Apr 2024
£160,00011 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Sold May 2023
£253,00027 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Sold Jun 2021
£325,00031 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Sold Mar 2018
£265,000
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Versus other Watermead homes
Price per m² for 39 Watermead runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,815
Street avg £2,703
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.8dB