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8 Sunnyside, Cambridge, CB5 8SG

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Sunnyside

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

8 Sunnyside is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB5 8SG). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 11 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). Today's modelled estimate of £529,000 sits 76.3% above the 2024 sale of £300,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 24.8% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2000. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold September 2024 for £300,000.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sunnyside, Cambridge, CB5 8SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Sunnyside, Cambridge, CB5 8SG

1decisions1extensions1documents21nearby
  1. Nov 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey extension.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    C/00/0946
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 21 notable nearby
  • The 1 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.

8 Sunnyside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£529,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 September 2024Most recent

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB5 8SG: £405,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Sunnyside homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Sunnyside stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,948

Street avg £3,675

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Sunnyside

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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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£414k

1 Acorn Court, Ditton Walk

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2 bed2 bath
£358k

1 Chigwell Court

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2 bed
£572k

1 Ditton Lane

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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

0.4 km

Cambridge Airport — airport.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Galfrid School. 21 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 CB5 8SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB5 8SG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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

Common questions

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