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159 Macaulay Square, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5AG

UPRN:10003192896Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: F (23)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T04:00:03.468928+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:03:40.428236+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T14:02:26.859636+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T18:22:13.548661+00:00)
159 Macaulay Square, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5AG

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£374,000
£337k - £412kMedium
Estimate
£374k
Range
£337k – £412k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
5.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

159 Macaulay Square earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (25/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
25/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£374,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield5.29%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+1.0%
Last Sold Price£50,000 (1999-11-12)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CB22 5AG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1283/TTPO
    T1- Ash- remove due to overcrowding of immediately adjacent higher amenity value trees, Horse Chestnut and Sweet Chestnut.
    Pending
  • 26/04041/FUL
    Erection of a community building and associated infrastructure
    Pending
  • 26/04051/S73
    S73a to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 24/04641/HFUL (Roof extension with L-shaped rear dormer over existing outrigger, Juliet balcony, and front roof lights) to increase the height of the rear outrigger dormer roof by 370mm.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership42.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-11-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
2 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,690
Population Density-
Owner Occupied42%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 63%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Stapleford Community Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • Trumpington Park Primary School
    1.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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