55 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £278,763 , which equates to approximately £563 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2007 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,763, representing a 59.3% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,763 is:

  • 15.0% lower than the average property price on William Smith Close
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the CB1 3QE postcode area
  • and 58.1% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£278,763
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£563
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2020.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • 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 timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB1 3QE

17 th / 36
Price Rank
2% lower than average
12 th / 33
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
28 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB1 3QE , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th 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 12th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,763
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
31 Oct 2007
£175,000
Leasehold
+236.5 %
21 Mar 1997
£52,000
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: 463 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2005
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2003
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at 55 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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