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The Smock Tower Mill, Mill Hill, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0JZ

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedroom
1
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
227 m²
2443 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 27
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Smock Tower Mill

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

The Smock Tower Mill is a one-bedroom detached house in Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 0JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 227 m² (around 2443 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows an F (score 27), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 42). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 227 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £743,000 is 18.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 18.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold May 2019 for £625,000.

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Valuation

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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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Parkingallocated
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 Smock Tower Mill sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F27
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
14.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromG15toF27
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Smock Tower Mill, Mill Hill, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2026
    Full
    In report

    Convert stationed railway wagon with decking into short-term holiday accommodation

    Documents
    25 docs on file
    Reference
    25/01298/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2022
    Conditions
    In report

    To discharge Condition 5 (Tree planting) of decision dated 24.05.2022 for 22/00442/FUL Construction of rendered block wall with wooden sliding entrance gates with a new cart lodge with lean to - retrospective

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00442/DISA
    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 Smock Tower Mill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£743,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£625,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2019Most recent

    £625,000

    +25.0%over 8 years
  2. 9 May 2011

    £500,000

    +17.6%over 4 years
  3. 26 October 2006

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 0JZ: £340,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Mill Hill homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, The Smock Tower Mill runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,753

Street avg £2,762

On par

Floor Area

227 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly 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

0.5 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 0JZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 0JZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 0JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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

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