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18 20, High Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5HE

4 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 20

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

18 20 is an end-of-terrace house in Soham, Ely, Ely (CB7 5HE). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 40% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£452/sq ft) was about 493.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in November 2020.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromE47toD67
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 20, High Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

  1. Jun 2025
    ExtensionConditions
    In report

    To discharge Condition 3 (external materials) of decision 25/00134/FUL dated 5 June 2025 for demolition of existing single storey, flat-roofed storage area. Subdivision of existing commercial unit to create two units including alterations to existing shopfront to create additional entrance. Part change of use and single and first floor level extensions to create 1 new flat, new ground floor openings and associated works

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00134/DISA
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2025
    Full
    In report

    Subdivision of existing commercial unit and new double door entrance (GF only)

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00284/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.

18 20's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£490,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£350,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2020Most recent

    £350,000

    -4.1%over 19 years
  2. 31 January 2001

    £365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB7 5HE: £125,000 (2025–2016).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 20 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,861

Street avg £1,936

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
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

0.8 km

Soham — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Soham Village College. 4 schools nearby.

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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 5HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB7 5HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB7 5HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

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 18 20, High Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.