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8 Harding Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9RH

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Harding Close

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

8 Harding Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9RH). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 91.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £540,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Feb 2009
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Harding Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2021
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Garage conversion and single storey front extension

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00984/HFUL
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2014
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extend and convert existing garage to kitchen diner

    Council
    South Cambridgeshire District Council
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    S/1686/14/FL
    View planning record

What's in 8 Harding Close, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9RH'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.

Latest sale on 8 Harding Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£559,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£540,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2024Most recent

    £540,000

    +35.7%over 7 years
  2. 29 September 2016

    £398,000

    +134.1%over 15 years
  3. 23 February 2001

    £170,000

    +78.9%over 5 years
  4. 16 August 1995

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9RH: £191,000 (2022–2017).

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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.

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

0.6 km

Waterbeach Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 3 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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