What type of property is 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG last change hands?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG last sold for £378,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,750 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and March 2014, 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG rose from £67,750 to £378,000, a change of £310,250. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 2LG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG have?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG has council approval for side and rear extension granted in September 2016 under ref. 16/1405/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG located?

5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

Police records around 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG show an average of 334 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

The closest primary school to 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG is St Matthew's Primary School (364m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Maths School (430m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG?

The closest rail stop to 5 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LG is Cambridge Rail Station, 997m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.5km away.

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5 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Gwydir Street

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

5 Gwydir Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2LG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £661,000 sits 74.9% above the 2014 sale of £378,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE43toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gwydir Street has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 5 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG

2decisions1extensions25documents16nearby

Sept 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extension
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
16/1405/FUL
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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.

5 Gwydir Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£661,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£378,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2014Most recent
£378,000
+457.9%over 18 years
13 March 1996
£67,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2LG: £620,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in CB1 2LG

On the street

Versus other Gwydir Street homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Gwydir Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,021

Street avg £5,276

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 88 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.0 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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