What type of property is 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX last change hands?

5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX last sold for £145,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 2LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX located?

5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

Police records around 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (47% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

The closest primary school to 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX is St Matthew's Primary School (328m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community College (724m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX?

The closest rail stop to 5 Geldart Street, CB1 2LX is Cambridge Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.4km away.

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5 Geldart Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LX

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Geldart Street

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

5 Geldart Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2LX). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the 4th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–168 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since July 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 sits 84.1% above the 2006 sale of £145,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 5 Geldart Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LX

1decisions10documents17nearby

Jan 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1. Ash Leafed Maple - raise crown to approximately 3.5 metres, thin crown by approximately 15% and nip in branches extending out of the crown, back in to shape.Reason - to increase light in to the garden and reduce spread of the tree.
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
15/589/TTCA
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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 Geldart Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 July 2006Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2LX: £324,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CB1 2LX

On the street

Versus other Geldart Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Geldart Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,537

Street avg £4,863

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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