What type of property is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

1a, High Street, CB5 8ST is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

The current EPC rating for 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

1a, High Street, CB5 8ST has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB5 8ST. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

1a, High Street, CB5 8ST is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST located?

1a, High Street, CB5 8ST sits in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST 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.

Which schools serve 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

The closest primary school to 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST is Fen Ditton Primary School (345m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (2.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST?

The closest rail stop to 1a, High Street, CB5 8ST is Cambridge North Rail Station, 929m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 1.3km away.

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1a, High Street, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8ST

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB5 8ST). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, High Street, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£274,000

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 8ST: £385,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CB5 8ST

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fen Ditton Primary School. 12 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 8ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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