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6 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Watermead

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

6 Watermead is a four-bedroom detached house in Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 8TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 99 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 sits 72.8% above the 2013 sale of £265,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
  • 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)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Dec 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2024from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromD60toC80
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Watermead valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 2013Most recent

    £265,000

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.

EPC Rating for 6 Watermead runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,677

Street avg £2,770

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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

0.4 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 8TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB23 8TJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB23 8TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

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 6 Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.