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3 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Cattells Lane

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

3 Cattells Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9NH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 is 10.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £350,000.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromE54toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cattells Lane has an approved front extension on the planning record.

  1. Dec 2023
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Front of property

    Erection of front porch and installation of translucent ground floor side window.

    Agent
    MJ Planning Consultancy
    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Extension
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    23/04172/HFUL
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What's in 3 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Cattells Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2023Most recent

    £350,000

    +70.7%over 11 years
  2. 9 June 2011

    £205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9NH: £385,000 (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.

On floor area, 3 Cattells Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,933

Street avg £3,856

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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

0.7 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 3 Cattells Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.