16 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
About 16 Barton Road
16 Barton Road is a detached house in Ely (CB7 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (around 2368 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
At 220 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£486/sq ft) was about 71.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £1,150,000.
Know exactly what you're buying at 16 Barton Road
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
16 Barton Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Planning history
A recent planning application at 16 Barton Road was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Aug 2025MixedConditionsIn report
To discharge Condition 4 (Protection of retained trees) and 5 (Replacement tree specification) of Appeal Decision APP/V0510/D/24/3351727 (24/00472/FUL) dated 14.03.2025 for Demolition of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations to dwelling and building of single storey side extensions with attic trusses and room/storage over, a single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing access, including installation of gates and altering the front boundary wall, and removal of three trees
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/00472/DISA
- Jul 2025ExtensionConditionsIn report
To Vary Condition 3 (Approved Plans) of Appeal APP/V0510/D/24/3351727 dated 14.03.2025 for Demolition of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations to dwelling and building of single storey side extensions with attic trusses and room/storage over, a single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing access, including installation of gates and altering the front boundary wall, and removal of three trees
- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/00666/VAR
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 Barton Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 16 Barton Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£1,180,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 25 years.
£1,150,000
Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
20 January 2023Most recent
£1,150,000
+641.9%over 25 years12 December 1997
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB7 4DE: £230,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in CB7 4DE
Montgomery House, 2, 22 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
Sold Apr 2023
£135,000Montgomery House, 3, 22 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
Sold Apr 2023
£230,000Montgomery House, 4, 22 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
Sold Apr 2022
£235,0008 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
Sold Jan 2021
£630,500Montgomery House, 5, 22 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE
Sold Oct 2018
£270,000
Everything we know about 16 Barton Road, in one report
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
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other Barton Road homes
16 Barton Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£5,227
Street avg £8,040
Floor Area
220 m²
Street avg 125 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.7 t/year
Street avg 6.0 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
0.8 km
Ely Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
1.0 km
Ely St John's Community Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.9dB