Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU
4 planning records
Estimated value
£520,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£325,000)+60%
- Against CB4 1AU's recent median (£411,750)+26%
Newest record on this page: May 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£520,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£325,000)+60%
- Against CB4 1AU's recent median (£411,750)+26%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 55 Hawthorn Way is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 1AU. 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
97 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in CB4 1AU
5 sales, median £411,750 (2023–2004)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 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.
55 Hawthorn Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
7 July 2015Most recent
£325,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1AU: £411,750 (2023–2004).
Nearby sales in CB4 1AU
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU. 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
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 55 Hawthorn Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
55 Hawthorn Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.
Today's modelled estimate of £520,000 sits 60% above the 2015 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 132.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015.
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
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
- Corner plotYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 55 Hawthorn Way
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Mar 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 12 March 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2016from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromF38toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
60%80%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
55 Hawthorn Way has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
4 applications on record at 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU
4decisions4extensions44documents32nearby
- Nov 2016ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension.
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/1374/CL2PD
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2025Decision
- ExtensionFeb 2017Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
Unlock 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
- All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 32 notable nearby
- The 44 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Hawthorn Way homes
Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
55 Hawthorn Way outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,351
Street avg £3,148
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 3.8 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
1.9 km
Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Milton Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Milton Road Primary SchoolPrimary337m
- Chesterton Community CollegeSecondary848m
- North Cambridge AcademySecondary934m
- Arbury Primary SchoolPrimary999m
Nearest stops
- Cambridge North Rail StationRailway station1.9km
- Cambridge Rail StationRailway station2.6km
- Cambridge AirportAirport2.9km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,620 reports30%
- Shoplifting844 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour775 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson364 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
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 1AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£558k
1 Anglers Way
CB4 1TZ
3 bed2 bath
£717k
1 Belvoir Road
CB4 1JQ
3 bed2 bath
£739k
1 Chesterfield Road
CB4 1LN
3 bed2 bath
£435k
1 Chantry Close
CB4 1AR
2 bed
£1.2m
1 Boathouse Court, Trafalgar Road
CB4 1DU
3 bed
£319k
1 Berrylands, Milton Road
CB4 1XW
2 bed1 bath
£318k
1 Codon Court, Union Lane
CB4 1QA
2 bed1 bath
£277k
1 Alice Bell Close
CB4 1GN
2 bed
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
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 55 Hawthorn Way is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 1AU. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 55 Hawthorn Way. 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 55 Hawthorn Way was lodged in March 2016 at band D and expired in March 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 55 Hawthorn Way. 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 24 schools and 3 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CB4 1AU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 55 Hawthorn Way is in council tax band C. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CB4 1AUSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CB 4 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 55 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales