The Forbes Building, 7 Austin Drive, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9BB is a leasehold flat built between 2012-2021. 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 £293,254 , which equates to approximately £568 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2014 for £246,262. Since then, the value has increased by £46,992, representing a 19.1% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,254 is:

  • 26.1% lower than the average property price on Austin Drive
  • 28.0% lower than the average in the CB2 9BB postcode area
  • and 51.2% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CB2 9BB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012-2021
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£293,254
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£568
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

The Forbes Building, 7 Austin Drive, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Oct 2025.

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 Sep 2014, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.20 w/m-¦k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CB2 9BB

31 st / 41
Price Rank
28% lower than average
41 st / 41
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
13 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB2 9BB , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 41 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 41th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,254
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
30 Sep 2014
£246,262
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £248,500
sale date: 30 Sep 2014
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at The Forbes Building, 7 Austin Drive, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9BB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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