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Ditch Farm, 1, Swaffham Road, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0AW

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Ditch Farm

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

Ditch Farm is a detached house in Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 0AW). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 104), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromG12toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
WoodOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ditch Farm, 1, Swaffham Road, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2022
    OutbuildingOutline
    In report

    42m x 12m x 6m to eaves agricultural building

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00142/AGN
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2012
    New BuildOutline
    In report

    Steel portal frame livestock building with hardcore floor

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00851/AGN
    View planning record
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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.

Ditch Farm has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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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.

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.8 km

Dennis Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 CB25 0AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 0AW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 0AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.3dB

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 — 3 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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