What type of property is 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY have?

The only planning records linked to 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY located?

8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

Police records around 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY 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 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

The closest primary school to 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY is St Matthew's Primary School (348m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community College (728m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY?

The closest rail stop to 8 Petworth Street, CB1 2LY is Cambridge Rail Station, 1.4km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.4km away.

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8 Petworth Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LY

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Petworth Street

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

8 Petworth Street is a mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2LY). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%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 8 Petworth Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Petworth Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LY

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Mar 2009
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Sycamore: pollard to previous pruning points
Council
Cambridge City Council
Reference
09/068/TREE2
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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.

8 Petworth Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£437,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2LY: £450,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Petworth Street homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 2LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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