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53 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 53 Cromwell Road

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

53 Cromwell Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 3EB). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in March 2006. At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £593,000 sits 175.8% above the 2006 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 49% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2016
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 53 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB

2decisions1extensions18documents34nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Rear single storey extension and side and rear roof extension.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    12/1485/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 34 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

53 Cromwell Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£593,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£215,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2006Most recent

    £215,000

    +129.9%over 7 years
  2. 14 May 1998

    £93,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3EB: £602,000 (2026–2021).

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 co₂ emissions, 53 Cromwell Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,955

Street avg £6,124

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 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 nearby

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
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 53 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.