What type of property is 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW last change hands?

154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW last sold for £202,500 in July 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,500 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and July 2011, 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW rose from £148,500 to £202,500, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW have?

The current EPC rating for 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 2LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW heated?

The latest EPC at 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW 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 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW located?

154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

Police records around 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW 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 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

The closest primary school to 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW is St Matthew's Primary School (563m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Maths School (163m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW?

The closest rail stop to 154a, Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW is Cambridge Rail Station, 727m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.6km away.

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154a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LW

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 154a

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

154a is an end-of-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2LW). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 48 m² this is the 4th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–221 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file.

It hasn't traded since July 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 is 42.2% above the 2011 sale price.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 154a, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

154a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£202,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2011Most recent
£202,500
+36.4%over 6 years
27 October 2004
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2LW: £782,500 (2025–2021).

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cambridge Maths School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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