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20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD

Notable views3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
171 m²
1841 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 20 Acton Way

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

20 Acton Way is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 3SD). It has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (around 1841 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings.

At 171 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £823,000 sits 136.7% above the 2014 sale of £347,700. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 50.9% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff street
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromE51toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Acton Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD

3decisions3extensions46documents9nearby
  1. Mar 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Single storey front and rear extension and roof extension with front dormers (rear dormer under permitted development)

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    15/0096/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 46 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

20 Acton Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£823,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£347,700

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 April 2014Most recent

    £347,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 3SD: £530,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Acton Way homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Acton Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,033

Street avg £3,891

Strongly below

Floor Area

171 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Acton Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

3.0 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Arbury Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 3SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 3SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 3SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.