45 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
About 45 Great Northern Road
45 Great Northern Road is a one-bedroom property in Cambridge (CB1 2FY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. At 51 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 51 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 61 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£683/sq ft) was about 24.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (May 2016).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- LiftYes
Energy performance
45 Great Northern Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
45 Great Northern Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£353,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£375,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 May 2016Most recent
£375,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2FY: £460,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in CB1 2FY
53 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
Sold May 2026
£537,25011 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
Sold Dec 2025
£440,000115 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
Sold Mar 2025
£460,00035 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
Sold Feb 2025
£533,0005 Great Northern Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FY
Sold Jan 2024
£413,500
Versus other Great Northern Road homes
45 Great Northern Road is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£7,353
Street avg £5,546
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 1.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
334/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.5 km
Cambridge Maths School. 29 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
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB







