8 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY
About 8 York Street
8 York Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.
Last sold in December 2016, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £472,000 is 12.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£602/sq ft) was about 108.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageSingle
Building
- Heating systemGas fired
- Period featuresYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
8 York Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
8 York Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£472,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 17 years.
£421,000
Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2016Most recent
£421,000
+55.9%over 6 years9 September 2010
£270,000
+8.0%over 3 years8 March 2007
£249,995
+12.1%over 8 months29 June 2006
£223,000
+14.4%over 1 year26 May 2005
£195,000
+62.6%over 5 years11 February 2000
£119,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 2PY: £471,500 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in CB1 2PY
Versus other York Street homes
8 York Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£6,477
Street avg £4,804
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.5 km
St Matthew's Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB