42 Abbey Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HQ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £917,483 , which equates to approximately £852 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Oct 1995 for £127,500. Since then, the value has increased by £789,983, representing a 619.6% increase, or approximately 20.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £917,483 is:

  • 49.6% higher than the average property price on Abbey Road
  • 36.8% higher than the average in the CB5 8HQ postcode area
  • and 37.8% higher than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 November 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CB5 8HQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£917,483
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£852
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Abbey Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 2024.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB5 8HQ

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
37% higher than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
0% same size than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB5 8HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£917,483
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+620 %
6 Oct 1995
£127,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £572,500
sale date: 6 Jan 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £200,250
sale date: 25 May 2001
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £598,046
sale date: 13 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 25 May 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £417,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 42 Abbey Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8HQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Oct 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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