31 Howard Close, Cambridge, CB5 8QU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,278 , which equates to approximately £446 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2014 for £212,500. Since then, the value has increased by £41,778, representing a 19.7% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,278 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on Howard Close
  • 4.4% lower than the average in the CB5 8QU postcode area
  • and 57.7% lower 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 8 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£254,278
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£446
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Howard Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Apr 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 57.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB5 8QU

35 th / 53
Price Rank
4% lower than average
17 th / 48
Size Rank
0% same size than average
29 th / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB5 8QU , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 48 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,278
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
5 Aug 2014
£212,500
Leasehold
+304.8 %
9 Apr 1998
£52,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 31 Howard Close, Cambridge, CB5 8QU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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