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197 Hinton Way Annexe, Great Shelford

CB22 5AN

Cambridge

Current

D

55

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in Cambridge, CB22 5AN. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (55/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1836, comprising £1439 for heating, £273 for hot water, and £124 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 197 Hinton Way Annexe Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 55/100, this Cambridge property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1836 are close to the UK average. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CB22 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property55
Average60
-8% below
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vs Cambridge

This property55
Average83
-34% below
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vs CB22

This property55
Average63
-13% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 55/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1478/year more than the Cambridge average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(55 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

197 Hinton Way Annexe

Great Shelford

CB22 5AN

Cambridge

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

55 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

57 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

339 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Jan 2024

marketed sale

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About Cambridge

Cambridge is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in Cambridge have an average EPC rating of B (score 83/100). There is potential to improve this property's energy efficiency to match local standards. Heating costs are £1081 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CB22 postcode district contains over 8600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£1439.0/yr

Save £259/yr

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Hot Water

£273.0/yr

Save £89/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

£124.0/yr

Save £31/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, insulated

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stapleford Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCB22 5BJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayCB2 0SZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCB22 5EL

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Queen Edith Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayCB1 8QP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Netherhall School

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayCB1 8NN

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Queen Emma Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCB1 8QY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Trumpington Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCB2 9EG

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Morley Memorial Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCB1 7TX

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

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.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 493 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:493 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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