42 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB is a freehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £357,246 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2022 for £375,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £17,754, representing a 4.7% decrease, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,246 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Thorpe Way
  • 6.6% higher than the average in the CB5 8UB postcode area
  • and 40.5% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CB5 8UB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,246
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8UB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jan 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jun 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CB5 8UB

8 th / 17
Price Rank
7% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB5 8UB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,246
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-5 %
16 Dec 2022
£375,000
Leasehold
+72.4 %
6 Jun 2008
£217,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

40 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2016
38 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2022
26 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2025
68 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
74 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £125,995
sale date: 31 May 2002

Data Sources

The property at 42 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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