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6, Grenadier Walk, Hardwick

CB23 7XW

CAMBRIDGE

Current

D

63

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in CAMBRIDGE, CB23 7XW. The property offers 45m² (484 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £566, comprising £407 for heating, £120 for hot water, and £39 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for £174,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 6, Grenadier Walk Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this CAMBRIDGE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £566 are approximately £1234 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 45m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.3 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 CB23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs CAMBRIDGE

This property63
Average66
-5% below
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vs CB23

This property63
Average66
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £94/year less 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(63 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Jan 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

6, Grenadier Walk

Hardwick

CB23 7XW

CAMBRIDGE

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

45.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

52 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

274 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Jan 2013

rental (private)

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About CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in CAMBRIDGE have an average EPC rating of D (score 66/100). Heating costs are £253 below the CAMBRIDGE average, offering good value. The CB23 postcode district contains over 12600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£174,000

3 September 2021

Type: Flat

+£4,000(+2.4%)

vs previous sale

£170,000

31 January 2018

Type: Flat

+£10,000(+6.3%)

vs previous sale

£160,000

17 June 2016

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 8.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£407.0/yr

Save £137/yr

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Hot Water

£120.0/yr

Save £14/yr

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Lighting

60.0% low energy

£39.0/yr

Save £11/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCB23 7RE

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Caldecote Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCB23 7NX

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCB23 8DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Meridian Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCB23 7DD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCB23 7PW

Last inspected: Oct 2008

Outstanding

Comberton Village College

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayCB23 7DU

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

Bar Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCB23 8DY

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

The Vine Inter-Church Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayCB23 6DY

Last inspected: May 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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.

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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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