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23 Churchgate Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DS

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23 Churchgate Street

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

23 Churchgate Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Soham, Ely, Ely (CB7 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 41 m² this is the 17th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–177 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 57.8% above the 2015 sale of £129,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 93.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 3)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromG14toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
66%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from Sept 2015
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Churchgate Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2014
    Change of UseFull
    In report

    Change of use from shop unit A1 to residential

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01017/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2008
    Full
    In report

    Change of use to A2 to be used as a mortgage shop.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    07/01425/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

23 Churchgate Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£129,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2015Most recent

    £129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB7 5DS: £200,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Churchgate Street homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Churchgate Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,170

Street avg £1,550

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Soham — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Weatheralls Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB7 5DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Churchgate Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.