30a, City Road, Cambridge, CB1 1DP
About 30a
30a is a detached house in Cambridge (CB1 1DP). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Everything you need to know about 30a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,020 · Includes VAT
Planning history
30a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
30a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£481,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 1DP: £250,000 (2026–2024).
Versus other City Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 30a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 88 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
Everything you need to know about 30a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
334/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.4 km
Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Parkside Community College. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB