What type of property is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ last sold for £259,950 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ have?

The most recent planning decision at 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ was a refusal for new build (ref. 22/02960/FUL) in September 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ located?

16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ sits in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB25 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ 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.

Which schools serve 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ is Waterbeach Community Primary School (593m).

How well connected is 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ?

The closest rail stop to 16 Dowding Avenue, CB25 9LJ is Waterbeach Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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16 Dowding Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9LJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Dowding Avenue

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

16 Dowding Avenue is a semi-detached house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 46.2% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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Valuation

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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.

16 Dowding Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Dowding Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 16 Dowding Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2022
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of a 3 bedroom detached dwelling and parking on side garden of existing dwelling.
Agent
Tibbett Architectural Services
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
28 docs on file
Reference
22/02960/FUL
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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.

16 Dowding Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£259,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 December 2014Most recent
£259,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9LJ: £336,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in CB25 9LJ

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On the street

Versus other Dowding Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Dowding Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,954

Street avg £3,421

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Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

1.2 km

Waterbeach Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Waterbeach Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9LJ

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 — 2 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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