What type of property is 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ last change hands?

3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ last sold for £164,995 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,000 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and November 2013, 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ rose from £41,000 to £164,995, a change of £123,995. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ located?

3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

Police records around 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (47% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ is St Matthew's Primary School (189m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community College (571m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ?

The closest rail stop to 3 Donegal, CB1 1QQ is Cambridge Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.6km away.

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3 Donegal, Cambridge, CB1 1QQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Donegal

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

3 Donegal is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 1QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 5th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a C (score 74). The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 38.8% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 26.5% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1

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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.

3 Donegal's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Donegal, Cambridge, CB1 1QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Donegal 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.

3 Donegal has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£164,995

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2013Most recent
£164,995
+302.4%over 12 years
14 October 2001
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 1QQ: £240,000 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in CB1 1QQ

5a, Donegal, Cambridge, CB1 1QQ
Sold Oct 2023
£295,000

On the street

Versus other Donegal homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Donegal stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cambridge district page.

Full Cambridge report

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

1.3 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 1QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 1QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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