9 Dovehouse Close, Ely, CB7 4BY
About 9 Dovehouse Close
9 Dovehouse Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ely (CB7 4BY). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
It hasn't traded since November 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2002–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 sits 72.4% above the 2009 sale of £225,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
9 Dovehouse Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
9 Dovehouse Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£388,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 8 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
25 November 2009Most recent
£225,000
-10.0%over 2 years22 November 2007
£249,995
+88.7%over 5 years19 May 2002
£132,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB7 4BY: £465,000 (2024–2023).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Dovehouse Close homes
Years Held for 9 Dovehouse Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,991
Street avg £3,115
Floor Area
113 m²
Street avg 106 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Ely Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
1.2 km
Ely St John's Community Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB