16 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 291 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,473 , which equates to approximately £872 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Oct 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,473, representing a 63.5% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,473 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Chestnut Drive
  • 16.9% higher than the average in the CB7 5FW postcode area
  • and 39.4% lower than the average price for Ely as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,473
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£872
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5FW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Dec 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB7 5FW

11 th / 41
Price Rank
17% higher than average
38 th / 39
Size Rank
49% smaller than average
1 st / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
131% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB7 5FW , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 39 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 38th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,473
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
17 Oct 2014
£155,000
Leasehold
+19.2 %
10 May 2011
£130,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
15 Feb 2006
£120,000
Leasehold
+158.1 %
12 Jul 1996
£46,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 747 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2009
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2003
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 16 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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