What type of property is 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY last change hands?

8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY last sold for £485,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £69,500 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 1996 and May 2024, 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY rose from £69,500 to £485,000, a change of £415,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY heated?

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

Are there any planning records for 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension (ref. 23/03601/HFUL) in November 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY located?

8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY sits in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY 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 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

The closest primary school to 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY is Fen Ditton Primary School (524m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Regional College (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY?

The closest rail stop to 8 Wrights Close, CB5 8SY is Cambridge North Rail Station, 837m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 1.8km away.

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8 Wrights Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SY

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Wrights Close

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

8 Wrights Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB5 8SY). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£543/sq ft) was about 55.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £485,000 in May 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Wrights Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 8 Wrights Close in 2023.

2 applications on record at 8 Wrights Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SY

2decisions2extensions23documents21nearby

Nov 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part two part single storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension
Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
23/03601/HFUL
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ExtensionJan 2024Decision

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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 Wrights Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£483,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£485,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2024Most recent
£485,000
+1.0%over 1 year
17 March 2023
£480,000
+28.0%over 5 years
4 September 2017
£375,000
+439.6%over 20 years
15 November 1996
£69,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB5 8SY: £425,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in CB5 8SY

On the street

Versus other Wrights Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Wrights Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,843

Street avg £3,793

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Fen Ditton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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