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78 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DW

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 78 Tenison Road

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

78 Tenison Road is a mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2DW). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

A recent sale: £460,000 in July 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £656,000 is 42.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£385/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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Everything you need to know about 78 Tenison Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE50toD62
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD62toC70
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 78 Tenison Road in 2025.

2 applications on record at 78 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DW

1 live now
1decisions2extensions60documents16nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Nov 2025
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Change of use from single dwelling to 6 person 6 bed HMO, and a rear roof extension.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Extension
    Documents
    41 docs on file
    Reference
    25/04323/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 16 notable nearby
  • The 60 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78 Tenison Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£656,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2025Most recent

    £460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2DW: £840,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Tenison Road homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 78 Tenison Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,144

Street avg £4,161

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Tenison Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£670k

1 Flower Street

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£642k

1 Cross Street

CB1 2HW

2 bed1 bath
£636k

1 Emery Street

CB1 2AX

3 bed
£699k

1 Gwydir Street

CB1 2LG

£550k

1 Ainsworth Place

CB1 2PG

2 bed1 bath
£534k

1 Fenners Lawn

CB1 2EH

2 bed1 bath
£480k

1 Gresham Road

CB1 2EP

2 bed2 bath
£902k

1 Collier Road

CB1 2AH

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cambridge Maths School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 2DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB1 2DW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 78 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.