8 Howard Close, Cambridge, CB5 8QU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,857 , which equates to approximately £416 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2011 for £137,500. Since then, the value has increased by £77,357, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,857 is:

  • 16.7% lower than the average property price on Howard Close
  • 19.2% lower than the average in the CB5 8QU postcode area
  • and 64.2% 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 16 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£214,857
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£416
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Howard Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jun 2023.

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 30 Mar 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved 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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% 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
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB5 8QU

53 rd / 53
Price Rank
19% lower than average
47 th / 48
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
42 nd / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB5 8QU , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 53th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 42th out of 48 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 47th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,857
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
27 Jun 2011
£137,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £305,500
sale date: 9 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 8 Howard Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8QU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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