What kind of home is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 1DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR in?

Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district.

Is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR show an average of 334 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR is St Matthew's Primary School (169m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community College (286m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR?

The closest rail stop to Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, CB1 1DR is Cambridge Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.9km away.

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Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 2

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromF34toC70

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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21st century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 68 Paradise Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1DR: £575,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in CB1 1DR

On the street

Versus other Paradise Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 2 outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 1DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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