26 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
About 26 Cattells Lane
26 Cattells Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9NH). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £500,000 in March 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£366/sq ft) was about 44.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- StudyYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
26 Cattells Lane has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 26 Cattells Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£496,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.
£500,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
12 March 2025Most recent
£500,000
+100.0%over 12 years14 December 2012
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9NH: £350,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in CB25 9NH
31 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
Sold Jan 2025
£340,0003 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
Sold Mar 2023
£350,00025 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
Sold Dec 2022
£385,00015 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
Sold Jul 2022
£476,0009 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH
Sold Jun 2021
£426,500
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Versus other Cattells Lane homes
Years Held for 26 Cattells Lane lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,937
Street avg £3,856
Floor Area
127 m²
Street avg 97 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Waterbeach Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Waterbeach Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB