16 Townsend, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DB is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,386 , which equates to approximately £238 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,386, representing a 68.6% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,386 is:

  • 27.7% lower than the average property price on Townsend
  • 17.1% lower than the average in the CB7 5DB postcode area
  • and 37.1% lower than the average price for Ely as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,386
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£238
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Townsend, Soham, Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Aug 2020.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 May 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB7 5DB

21 st / 29
Price Rank
17% lower than average
9 th / 21
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB7 5DB , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 21 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,386
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
21 Aug 2014
£155,000
Leasehold
+24 %
29 Sep 2011
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £179,995
sale date: 30 Jan 2009

Data Sources

The property at 16 Townsend, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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