What type of property is 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB5 8TD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD 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 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD located?

1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD sits in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

Police records around 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD 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 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

The closest primary school to 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD is Fen Ditton Primary School (287m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD?

The closest rail stop to 1 Musgrave Way, CB5 8TD is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 1.7km away.

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1 Musgrave Way, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8TD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Musgrave Way

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

1 Musgrave Way is a detached house in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB5 8TD). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 24 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 4)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Musgrave Way, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Musgrave Way 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.

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

Current estimate

£253,000

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 8TD: £225,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CB5 8TD

On the street

Versus other Musgrave Way homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Musgrave Way runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 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

1.3 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fen Ditton Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB5 8TD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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