51 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 474 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 £283,515 , which equates to approximately £599 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 1997 for £55,500. Since then, the value has increased by £228,015, representing a 410.8% increase, or approximately 14.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £283,515 is:

  • 13.6% lower than the average property price on William Smith Close
  • 0.0% higher than the average in the CB1 3QE postcode area
  • and 57.4% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£283,515
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£599
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

51 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Nov 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB1 3QE

19 th / 36
Price Rank
0% same as average
14 th / 33
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
22 nd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB1 3QE , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 33 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 14th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£283,515
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+411 %
31 Jul 1997
£55,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 462 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 9 Aug 2018
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2017
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2007
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 51 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jul 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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