What type of property is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (269 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB4 2JW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW heated?

The latest EPC at 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW located?

7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW in a safe area?

Police records around 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW 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 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

The closest primary school to 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW is St Laurence Catholic Primary School (427m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (616m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW?

The closest rail stop to 7a, Brackley Close, CB4 2JW is Cambridge North Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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7a, Brackley Close, Cambridge, CB4 2JW

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

25 m²

269 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a detached house in Cambridge (CB4 2JW). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 25 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (25–72 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 42 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 25 m² it sits well below the postcode median (36 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

7a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Brackley Close, Cambridge, CB4 2JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 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.

7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 2JW: £182,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in CB4 2JW

On the street

Versus other Brackley Close homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Above

Floor Area

25 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

2.5 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Laurence Catholic Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 2JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 2JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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