What kind of home is 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX last change hands?

5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX last sold for £364,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,995 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and February 2017, 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX rose from £84,995 to £364,000, a change of £279,005. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

The current EPC rating for 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB24 9XX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX use?

The latest EPC at 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX in?

5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX sits in Histon, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB24 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 18% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX?

The closest primary school to 5 Narrow Close, CB24 9XX is Histon and Impington Park Primary School (104m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Impington Village College (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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5 Narrow Close, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9XX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Narrow Close

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

5 Narrow Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Histon, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB24 9XX). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 22.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 27.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Narrow Close, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Narrow Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Price for 5 Narrow Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£364,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2017Most recent
£364,000
+328.3%over 18 years
13 March 1998
£84,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB24 9XX: £440,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CB24 9XX

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On the street

Versus other Narrow Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Narrow Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,439

Street avg £4,311

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cambridge report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.1 km

Histon and Impington Park Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB24 9XX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB24 9XX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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