What kind of home is 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

5 Century Close, CB5 8EL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

5 Century Close, CB5 8EL last sold for £265,000 in December 2009, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

5 Century Close, CB5 8EL has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

5 Century Close, CB5 8EL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL in?

5 Century Close, CB5 8EL sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

Police records around 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (68% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

The closest primary school to 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL is The Galfrid School (778m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Maths School (2.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL?

The closest rail stop to 5 Century Close, CB5 8EL is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.0km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 1.2km away.

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5 Century Close, Cambridge, CB5 8EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Century Close

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

5 Century Close is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB5 8EL). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in December 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £497,000 sits 87.5% above the 2009 sale of £265,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 21.3% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC76

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

26%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Century Close, Cambridge, CB5 8EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Century Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

21 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£497,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 December 2009Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB5 8EL: £405,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in CB5 8EL

On the street

Versus other Century Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Century Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,789

Street avg £4,353

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Cambridge report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Galfrid School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 CB5 8EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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