What type of property is 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR last sold for £385,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR have?

The only planning records linked to 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR located?

1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

Police records around 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR show an average of 334 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

The closest primary school to 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is Ridgefield Primary School (855m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cambridge Maths School (231m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

The closest rail stop to 1 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is Cambridge Rail Station, 480m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.6km away.

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1 Argyle Street, Cambridge, CB1 3LR

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Argyle Street

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

1 Argyle Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £465,000 is 20.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£568/sq ft) was about 122% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 63 m² it's 19.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 50 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £385,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE39toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, 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 1 Argyle Street, Cambridge, CB1 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Argyle Street, Cambridge, CB1 3LR

1decisions11documents34nearby

Jan 2025
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Cherry tree - crowning: 3m reduction all round. Pruning works: 25%/30% all round reduction (2-3m all round).
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
24/1396/TTCA
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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.

1 Argyle Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£465,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3LR: £510,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CB1 3LR

On the street

Versus other Argyle Street homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Argyle Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,111

Street avg £4,380

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cambridge report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

334/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cambridge Maths School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 3LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

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