Energy Performance Certificate
18, Woodlands Road, Great Shelford
CB22 5LW
CAMBRIDGE
Current
F
35
Potential
C
73
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£3,219
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,513
potential per year
This property costs approximately £1,419 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,706 annually.
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£7,500
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External Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This detached house is located in CAMBRIDGE, CB22 5LW. The property offers 226m² (2433 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Estimated annual energy costs are £3219, comprising £2742 for heating, £249 for hot water, and £228 for lighting. The property produces 16.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2023 for £2,052,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 19 Jul 2019
What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?
The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.
🧱 Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
🪟 Windows
Partial secondary glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting
Property Information
Full Address
18, Woodlands Road
Great Shelford
CB22 5LW
CAMBRIDGE
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
226.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
16.0 tonnes/year
72 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
394 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in CAMBRIDGE
CAMBRIDGE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CB22) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£2742 /yr
Save £1472/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£249 /yr
Save £121/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
0.0% low energy
£228 /yr
Save £113/yr with improvements
💷 Sales History
Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.
£2,052,000
D
Nov 2023
£1,450,000
D
Dec 2019
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2018
Stapleford Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
Hauxton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Sawston Village College
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Trumpington Park Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
The Bellbird Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Trumpington Meadows Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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