53 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £343,004 , which equates to approximately £483 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2022 for £330,150. Since then, the value has increased by £12,854, representing a 3.9% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,004 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on Thorpe Way
  • 6.0% lower than the average in the CB5 8UJ postcode area
  • and 42.9% 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 20 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,004
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£483
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 2015.

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 16 Mar 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10%.

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 average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB5 8UJ

30 th / 42
Price Rank
6% lower than average
26 th / 34
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
11 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB5 8UJ , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 34 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 26th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,004
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
25 Feb 2022
£330,150
Leasehold
+15.8 %
31 Mar 2016
£285,000
Leasehold
+70.7 %
1 Jun 2009
£167,000
Leasehold
+31.5 %
21 Jun 2002
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £402,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £269,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 687 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2012
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £179,500
sale date: 4 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 53 Thorpe Way, Cambridge, CB5 8UJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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