What kind of home is 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

The current EPC rating for 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB5 8SS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS use?

The latest EPC at 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS in?

128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS sits in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

Police records around 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS 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 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

The closest primary school to 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS is Fen Ditton Primary School (416m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS?

The closest airport stop to 128 Ditton Lane, CB5 8SS is Cambridge Airport, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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128 Ditton Lane, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 128 Ditton Lane

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

128 Ditton Lane is a detached house in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB5 8SS). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an annexe approved in 2011. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

128 Ditton Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Feb 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2023from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Aug 2024from Oct 2023

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

Solar PVSolar HW

Solar water heating added

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 128 Ditton Lane, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 128 Ditton Lane, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SS

1decisions11documents21nearby

May 2011
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Photographic Studio/ Annexe
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
S/1509/10
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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.

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

Current estimate

£302,000

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 8SS: £455,501 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CB5 8SS

On the street

Versus other Ditton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 128 Ditton Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

1.1 km

Cambridge Airport — airport.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fen Ditton Primary School. 11 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 8SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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