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8 Grantchester Rise, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0BE

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Grantchester Rise

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

8 Grantchester Rise is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 80 m² it's 20.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (67 m² median across 28 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 35.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 67.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2020 for £225,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Nov 2016
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grantchester Rise, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2021
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, replacement porch, garden room and changes to building materials

    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00135/FUL
    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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 February 2020Most recent

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 0BE: £136,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Grantchester Rise homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Grantchester Rise stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,813

Street avg £2,115

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below
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.

Closest school

1.1 km

Burwell Village College (Primary). 1 school 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 0BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 0BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 0BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 1 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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