1b, Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
About 1b
1b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 3AW). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 50 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 55 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 55 units on file.
It hasn't traded since June 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £339,000 sits 126% above the 2002 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm. At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
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
1b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
36 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£339,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£150,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 June 2002Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3AW: £495,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CB1 3AW
43 Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
Sold Nov 2025
£485,00012 Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
Sold Jun 2025
£500,00035 Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
Sold Apr 2025
£534,90016 Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
Sold Feb 2025
£495,00018 Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AW
Sold Nov 2024
£452,500
Versus other Catharine Street homes
On epc rating, 1b stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Rising 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
47.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.1dB