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5 Burwell Road, Reach, Cambridge, CB25 0JH

EPC B6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
141 m²
1518 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Burwell Road

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

5 Burwell Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Reach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 0JH). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2022) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in February 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £511,000 sits 60.7% above the 2006 sale of £318,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Garagesingle
Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Burwell Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2020
EPC improved fromD66toB87
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
88%47%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Burwell Road, Reach, Cambridge, CB25 0JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 5 Burwell Road in 2021.

  1. Oct 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    G1 x3 Lime - Re pollard to previous points (3-4m growth) last carried out in 2021

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00880/TPO
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2022
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    G1 - X3 Lime - Reduce to previous pollard points

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01648/TPO
    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.

5 Burwell Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£511,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£318,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2006Most recent

    £318,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 0JH: £300,000 (2021–2011).

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On the street

Versus other Burwell Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Burwell Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,255

Street avg £2,141

On par

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 167 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly 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.

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

1.8 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 0JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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 — 2 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Burwell Road, Reach, Cambridge, CB25 0JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.