What kind of home is 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

197 High Street, CB4 1NL is a 1-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

197 High Street, CB4 1NL last sold for £256,250 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 197 High Street, CB4 1NL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and August 2023, 197 High Street, CB4 1NL rose from £49,500 to £256,250, a change of £206,750. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 197 High Street, CB4 1NL have?

The current EPC rating for 197 High Street, CB4 1NL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

197 High Street, CB4 1NL has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB4 1NL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 197 High Street, CB4 1NL use?

The latest EPC at 197 High Street, CB4 1NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

197 High Street, CB4 1NL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 197 High Street, CB4 1NL in?

197 High Street, CB4 1NL sits in Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

Police records around 197 High Street, CB4 1NL 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.

What schools are near 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

The closest primary school to 197 High Street, CB4 1NL is Chesterton Primary School (448m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 197 High Street, CB4 1NL?

The closest rail stop to 197 High Street, CB4 1NL is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.3km away.

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197 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 197 High Street

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

197 High Street is a one-bedroom detached house in Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB4 1NL). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. At 35 m² this is the 14th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 52 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 51 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£680/sq ft) was about 142% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £256,250.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

197 High Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 197 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

197 High Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

32applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Price for 197 High Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£256,250

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2023Most recent
£256,250
+16.5%over 2 years
19 February 2021
£220,000
+344.4%over 23 years
21 July 1997
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1NL: £440,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CB4 1NL

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 197 High Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,321

Street avg £2,225

Strongly above

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chesterton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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