What kind of home is 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ last change hands?

45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ last sold for £285,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £81,950 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and November 2017, 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ rose from £81,950 to £285,000, a change of £203,050. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB23 8TJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ use?

The latest EPC at 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ in?

45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ sits in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB23 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

Police records around 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ 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 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ?

The closest primary school to 45 Watermead, CB23 8TJ is Bar Hill Community Primary School (362m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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45 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Watermead

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

45 Watermead is a four-bedroom detached house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 79 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 is 35.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 85.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Watermead 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£285,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2017Most recent
£285,000
+247.8%over 20 years
21 August 1997
£81,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB23 8TJ: £260,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Watermead homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 45 Watermead lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,608

Street avg £2,741

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

Common questions

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