What type of property is 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE?

12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE?

The current EPC rating for 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE?

12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB7 5DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE heated?

The latest EPC at 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE had any planning applications?

12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE located?

12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE sits in Soham, Ely, Ely. It falls within the CB7 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE in a safe area?

Police records around 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE?

The closest primary school to 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE is The Shade Primary School (169m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Soham Village College (2.3km).

What is the nearest station to 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE?

The closest rail stop to 12a, The Shade, CB7 5DE is Soham, 1.7km away.

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12a, The Shade, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DE

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a semi-detached house in Soham, Ely, Ely (CB7 5DE). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

12a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD59toB84

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, The Shade, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2002
RenovationFull
In report
Construct front brickwork boundary wall with integral metal railings and gates
Reference
02/00034/FUL
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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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£190,000

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 CB7 5DE: £185,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CB7 5DE

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On the street

Versus other The Shade homes

Three headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

84 (B)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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 Ely district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.7 km

Soham — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Shade Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB7 5DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB7 5DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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