171a, Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AN
About 171a
171a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 3AN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) 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 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). At 55 m² this is the 13th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–156 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file.
Held since April 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £303,000 sits 276.4% above the 1997 sale of £80,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 30.9% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 July 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
171a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
34 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
171a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£303,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£80,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 April 1997Most recent
£80,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3AN: £500,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in CB1 3AN
Versus other Mill Road homes
On years held, 171a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,464
Street avg £5,099
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.4 km
Cambridge Maths School. 30 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
48.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.2dB







