81a, High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
About 81a
81a is a semi-detached house in Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB4 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £450,000 is 36.4% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£578/sq ft) was about 92.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
External or internal wall insulation added
Floor insulation added or improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
81a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
32applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 81a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
81a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£450,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£330,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 August 2004Most recent
£330,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1NJ: £350,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in CB4 1NJ
Flat 1, 81 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
Sold Dec 2023
£300,00091 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
Sold Feb 2023
£430,00089 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
Sold Mar 2021
£350,00093 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
Sold Jul 2020
£350,000Flat 2, 81 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ
Sold Dec 2012
£235,000
Everything we know about 81a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other High Street homes
Price per m² for 81a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,226
Street avg £3,368
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.4 km
Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.6 km
Chesterton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB