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8 Chapel Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JW

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 8 Chapel Close

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

8 Chapel Close is an end-of-terrace house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9JW). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from Jan 2012
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2017from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromD59toB87
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chapel Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chapel Close 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.

8 Chapel Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in CB25 9JW: £42,000 (2000–2000).

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On the street

Versus other Chapel Close homes

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

On epc rating, 8 Chapel Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

87 (B)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

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.

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 9JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 9JW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Chapel Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.