39 Howard Road, Cambridge, CB5 8QT is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £266,835 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2021 for £275,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £8,165, representing a 3.0% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £266,835 is:

  • 22.3% lower than the average property price on Howard Road
  • 24.0% lower than the average in the CB5 8QT postcode area
  • and 53.2% 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 21 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CB5 8QT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£266,835
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

39 Howard Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2025.

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 4 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CB5 8QT

24 th / 33
Price Rank
24% lower than average
14 th / 27
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
18 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£266,835
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
22 Jun 2021
£275,000
Leasehold
+18 %
9 Jun 2015
£233,000
Leasehold
+76.5 %
23 Sep 2003
£132,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2012

Data Sources

The property at 39 Howard Road, Cambridge, CB5 8QT appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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