Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD
Notable views3 planning records
Estimated value
£823,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£347,700)+137%
- Against CB4 3SD's recent median (£530,000)+55%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£823,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£347,700)+137%
- Against CB4 3SD's recent median (£530,000)+55%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Acton Way is modelled from its 171 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 3SD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
171 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CB4 3SD
5 sales, median £530,000 (2024–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Acton Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
13 April 2014Most recent
£347,700
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 3SD: £530,000 (2024–2020).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Acton Way, Cambridge, CB4 3SD. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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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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
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
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
- Mar 2015ExtensionFullOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2021Decision
- ExtensionMay 2021Decision
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- The 46 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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
Floor Area
171 m²
Street avg 111 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 5.1 t/year
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.
Nearest schools
- Arbury Primary SchoolPrimary397m
- Mayfield Primary SchoolPrimary442m
- St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary550m
- Chesterton Community CollegeSecondary733m
Nearest stops
- Cambridge North Rail StationRailway station3.0km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,620 reports30%
- Shoplifting844 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour775 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson364 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Acton Way is modelled from its 171 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 3SD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 20 Acton Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Acton Way was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 20 Acton Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 1 stop listed are measured in a straight line from CB4 3SD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Acton Way is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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