What kind of home is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB last sold for £365,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and October 2014, 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB rose from £145,000 to £365,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB use?

The latest EPC at 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB had any planning applications?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB in?

8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB sits in Landbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB25 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 100% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

The closest primary school to 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB is Waterbeach Community Primary School (2.0km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB?

The closest rail stop to 8 Matthew Parker Close, CB25 9FB is Waterbeach Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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8 Matthew Parker Close, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9FB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Matthew Parker Close

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

8 Matthew Parker Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Landbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9FB). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £536,000 is 46.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 32.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromE52toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Matthew Parker Close, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2013
New BuildFull
In report
Attached two bedroom bungalow
Agent
Landbeach Building Services Ltd
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
S/1881/13/FL
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What's in 8 Matthew Parker Close, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9FB's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£536,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£365,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2014Most recent
£365,000
+151.7%over 16 years
19 July 1998
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9FB: £384,500 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in CB25 9FB

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On the street

Versus other Matthew Parker Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Matthew Parker Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,318

Street avg £3,322

On par

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

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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.

Full Cambridge report

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

2.2 km

Waterbeach Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

2.0 km

Waterbeach Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB25 9FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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