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51 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 51 Cromwell Road

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

51 Cromwell Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 3EB). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £515,100. At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,196/sq ft) was about 278.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

51 Cromwell Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromE54toD65
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2023from Mar 2022
EPC improved fromD65toC75
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 51 Cromwell Road in 2025.

2 applications on record at 51 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB

2decisions29documents34nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Jan 2025
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of detached residential outbuilding and land to a dwelling.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    24/04163/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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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.

51 Cromwell Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£497,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£515,100

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 March 2026Most recent

    £515,100

    +98.1%over 14 years

  2. 23 January 2012

    £260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3EB: £602,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cromwell Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 51 Cromwell Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£12,878

Street avg £5,517

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

0 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Cromwell Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 3EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB1 3EB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 3EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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