What type of property is 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA last change hands?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA last sold for £460,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and April 2021, 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA rose from £90,000 to £460,000, a change of £370,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft). That makes it about 96% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB4 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA has 5 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 refused), most recent in January 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA located?

8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

Police records around 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

The closest primary school to 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA is Milton Road Primary School (433m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (819m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA?

The closest rail stop to 8 Oak Tree Avenue, CB4 1BA is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.8km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.9km away.

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8 Oak Tree Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 1BA

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Oak Tree Avenue

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

8 Oak Tree Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Cambridge (CB4 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 141 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £653,000 is 42% above the 2021 sale price. Sold April 2021 for £460,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oak Tree Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2022
HMOOutline
In report
Certificate of lawfulness under Section 192 for a change of use of Unit 8 from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO ( 6 bed )) (Class C4), retention of Unit 8A as a separated unit used as a Studio Flat and minor internal layout alterations.
Agent
Windsor & Patania Architecture and Developments
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
21/03538/CL2PD
View planning record
Apr 2021
Conditions
In report
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Cycles), 5 (Bins), 6 (Landscape), 8 (Boundary treatment), 12 (Airborne dust), 13 (Contractor Arrangements) and 15 (Surface water) of planning permission 17/1926/FUL
Agent
Bird and Tyler Associates
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
17/1926/CONDA
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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 Oak Tree Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£653,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£460,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2021Most recent
£460,000
+104.4%over 15 years
10 November 2005
£225,000
+150.0%over 8 years
7 February 1997
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1BA: £235,000 (2023–2010).

Nearby sales in CB4 1BA

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On the street

Versus other Oak Tree Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Oak Tree Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,262

Street avg £2,828

Above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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.

Full Cambridge report

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Milton Road Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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