78 Union Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1QB is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 818 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 £408,663 , which equates to approximately £500 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jan 2017 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,663, representing a 23.8% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £408,663 is:

  • 9.5% lower than the average property price on Union Lane
  • 40.3% lower than the average in the CB4 1QB postcode area
  • and 38.6% 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 29 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CB4 1QB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£408,663
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£500
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Union Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Feb 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 May 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB4 1QB

38 th / 40
Price Rank
40% lower than average
22 nd / 31
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
28 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB4 1QB , this house's estimated value ranks 38th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 31 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 22th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£408,663
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
3 Jan 2017
£330,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £603,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £394,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 78 Union Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1QB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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