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26 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Cattells Lane

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

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

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
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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 5)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from May 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2013from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD58toE46
Low Energy Lighting
38%65%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE46toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Cattells Lane 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.

Latest sale on 26 Cattells Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£500,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 March 2025Most recent

    £500,000

    +100.0%over 12 years
  2. 14 December 2012

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9NH: £350,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Cattells Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Cattells Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,937

Street avg £3,856

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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

0.7 km

Waterbeach Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 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 9NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 9NH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

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 26 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.