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101a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
23 m²
248 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 50
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 101a

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

101a is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 2LG). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 23 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (23–155 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 55 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£828/sq ft) was about 160.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £205,005.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jul 2013
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromG1toE50
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, 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 101a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 101a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG

3decisions50documents17nearby
  1. Jun 2014
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Erection of single storey timber shed/store, replacement doors and windows and internal alterations installation of woodburner and external flue.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    New Windows
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    14/0513/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. MixedDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 50 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£205,005

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 March 2024Most recent

    £205,005

    +19.1%over 5 years
  2. 6 June 2018

    £172,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2LG: £550,000 (2025–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 101a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Matthew's Primary 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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 101a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.