281 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RP is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 3,305 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £2,315,322 , which equates to approximately £701 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Sep 2013 for £1,410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £905,322, representing a 64.2% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £2,315,322 is:

  • 110.4% higher than the average property price on Hills Road
  • 123.6% higher than the average in the CB2 8RP postcode area
  • and 247.7% higher than the average price for Cambridge 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 26 July 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
3305 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£2,315,322
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£701
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

281 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8RP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jul 2012.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jul 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CB2 8RP

5 th / 38
Price Rank
124% higher than average
2 nd / 31
Size Rank
101% bigger than average
14 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB2 8RP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£2,315,322
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
4 Sep 2013
£1,410,000
Leasehold
+37.6 %
4 Apr 2008
£1,025,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 3122 sq ft
sale price: £1,808,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2025
rooms: 10
size: 3315 sq ft
sale price: £2,100,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 9
size: 2863 sq ft
sale price: £1,612,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2017
rooms: 9
size: 3078 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 281 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jul 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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