What type of property is 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ last sold for £1,750,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ has a recorded floor area of 248 m² (2,669 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ located?

1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

Police records around 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ show an average of 411 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ is St Matthew's Primary School (845m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community College (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Capstan Close, CB4 1BJ is Cambridge North Rail Station, 2.0km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.4km away.

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1 Capstan Close, Cambridge, CB4 1BJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

248 m²

2669 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Capstan Close

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

1 Capstan Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB4 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 248 m² (around 2669 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £2,083,000 is 19% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£656/sq ft) was about 71.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,750,000 in November 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Capstan Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Capstan Close, Cambridge, CB4 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Capstan Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

32 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 1 Capstan Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£2,083,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£1,750,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2022Most recent
£1,750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1BJ: £1,500,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CB4 1BJ

On the street

Versus other Capstan Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Capstan Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£7,056

Street avg £4,928

Strongly above

Floor Area

248 m²

Street avg 254 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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