What is the council tax band for 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ?

5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ in?

5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ sits in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ?

Police records around 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ 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 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ is Fen Ditton Primary School (375m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ?

The closest airport stop to 5 Shepherds Close, CB5 8XJ is Cambridge Airport, 1.0km away. The nearest rail option is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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5 Shepherds Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8XJ

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 5 Shepherds Close

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

5 Shepherds Close is a property in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB5 8XJ). It has council tax band F.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Shepherds Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 5 Shepherds Close, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8XJ. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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 8XJ: £475,000 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in CB5 8XJ

Comparables

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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

1.0 km

Cambridge Airport — airport.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fen Ditton Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB5 8XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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FAQ

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