17a, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW
About 17a
17a is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 1JW). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 80 m² this is the 7th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–266 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 15 units on file.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. At 80 m² it's 24.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 14 EPCs).
Everything you need to know about 17a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 applications on record at 17a, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW
- Oct 2020Change of UseFullOutcome in report
Change of use from A2 ground floor and C3 first floor to C3 to create a single dwelling. Installation of doors and roof light.
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
- Documents
- 18 docs on file
- Reference
- 20/03452/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- FullApr 2021Decision
Unlock 17a, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
- The 34 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
17a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£528,000
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 1JW: £850,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in CB1 1JW
Versus other Emmanuel Road homes
On floor area, 17a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Everything you need to know about 17a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
4/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.5 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
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB