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5 Howlett Way, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9EQ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Howlett Way

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

5 Howlett Way is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 48 m² this is the 7th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 16 units on file. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since December 1997 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 347.1% above the 1997 sale of £51,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 45.5% below the postcode norm.

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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
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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 Howlett Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Howlett Way, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Howlett Way has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Howlett Way's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1997)

£51,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 1997Most recent

    £51,000

    +9.7%over 2 years
  2. 5 July 1995

    £46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9EQ: £180,000 (2022–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Howlett Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Howlett Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,063

Street avg £2,534

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 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

0.4 km

Bottisham Village College. 4 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 9EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 9EQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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 — 4 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Howlett Way, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9EQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.