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15a, Chapel Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9HR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15a

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

15a is a five-bedroom detached house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9HR). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 168 m² it's 25.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (134 m² median across 11 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £667,000 is 34.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 52.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
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 EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromD56toC73
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15a, Chapel Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey extension application was refused at 15a in 2025.

  1. Oct 2025
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    First floor extension together with an increase in ridge height.

    Agent
    Modugroup
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    25/03438/HFUL
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2017
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    GARAGE CONVERSION & INTERNAL ALTERATIONS

    Agent
    Camplans
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1737/17/FL
    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.

15a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£667,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£495,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 March 2016Most recent

    £495,000

    +104.1%over 14 years
  2. 21 June 2001

    £242,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9HR: £650,000 (2022–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Chapel Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,946

Street avg £2,798

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 175 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Waterbeach Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Waterbeach Community Primary School. 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 9HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 9HR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 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 15a, Chapel Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9HR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.