Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
40 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Extendable3 planning records
Estimated value
£713,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£695,000)+3%
- Against CB4 1AP's recent median (£861,000)-17%
Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£713,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£695,000)+3%
- Against CB4 1AP's recent median (£861,000)-17%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 1AP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
102 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in CB4 1AP
5 sales, median £861,000 (2016–2006)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
40 Chesterton Hall Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
1 February 2024Most recent
£695,000
+21.9%over 6 years19 April 2017
£570,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1AP: £861,000 (2016–2006).
Nearby sales in CB4 1AP
28 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Sold Feb 2016
£1,057,0004 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Sold Mar 2015
£1,300,00024 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Sold Jan 2013
£710,00032 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Sold Apr 2010
£861,00022 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
Sold Aug 2005
£481,153
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
40 Chesterton Hall Crescent is a two-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB4 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 102 m² it sits well below the postcode median (172 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, solar panel installation and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£633/sq ft) was about 22.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £695,000.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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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 2)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2023from May 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
22%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent.
3 applications on record at 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge, CB4 1AP
3decisions2extensions45documents32nearby
- Apr 2024Loft ConversionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Schedule 2 Part 1 Class B: Additions to the roof comprising of 2 dormer windows to the rear elevation
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
Extension- Documents
- 16 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/00856/CL2PD
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentAug 2024Decision
- Garage ConversionJun 2024Decision
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Versus other Chesterton Hall Crescent homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,814
Street avg £6,466
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 193 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 8.7 t/year
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.
Crime
411/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.1 km
Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Milton Road Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Milton Road Primary SchoolPrimary249m
- Chesterton Community CollegeSecondary697m
- Arbury Primary SchoolPrimary942m
- North Cambridge AcademySecondary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Cambridge North Rail StationRailway station2.1km
- Cambridge Rail StationRailway station2.6km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,620 reports30%
- Shoplifting844 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour775 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson364 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 1AP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent was lodged in April 2023 at band D and is valid until April 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 2 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CB4 1AP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 40 Chesterton Hall Crescent is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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