How energy efficient is 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB5 8QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ use?

The latest EPC at 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ 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.

Which area is 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ in?

21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

Police records around 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ 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 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

The closest primary school to 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ is The Galfrid School (763m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Maths School (2.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ?

The closest rail stop to 21 Ditton Fields, CB5 8QQ is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.0km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 1.2km away.

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21 Ditton Fields, Cambridge, CB5 8QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 21 Ditton Fields

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

21 Ditton Fields is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB5 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–174 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 54 units on file. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 53 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Dec 2022

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Ditton Fields, Cambridge, CB5 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Ditton Fields 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.

21 Ditton Fields has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

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 CB5 8QQ: £400,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CB5 8QQ

On the street

Versus other Ditton Fields homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB5 8QQ 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 8QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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