What kind of home is 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY sell for?

2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY last sold for £295,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £176,500 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and April 2017, 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY rose from £176,500 to £295,000, a change of £118,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY in?

2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

Police records around 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY 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.

What schools are near 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

The closest primary school to 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY is St Laurence Catholic Primary School (180m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (698m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY?

The closest rail stop to 2 Abbots Close, CB4 2SY is Cambridge North Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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2 Abbots Close, Cambridge, CB4 2SY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Abbots Close

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

2 Abbots Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 2SY). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 is 17.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£473/sq ft) was about 219.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). At 58 m² it's 17.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbots Close, Cambridge, CB4 2SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abbots Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

2 Abbots Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£295,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2017Most recent
£295,000
+67.1%over 9 years
21 June 2007
£176,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 2SY: £295,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CB4 2SY

On the street

Versus other Abbots Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Abbots Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,086

Street avg £3,109

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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

0.2 km

St Laurence Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 2SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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