What kind of home is 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR sell for?

13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR last sold for £205,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and August 2002, 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR rose from £64,000 to £205,000, a change of £141,000. That works out to roughly +21.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

The current EPC rating for 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR use?

The latest EPC at 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

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

Which area is 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR in?

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

How safe is the area around 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

Police records around 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (47% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

The closest primary school to 13 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.

What is the nearest station to 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR?

The closest rail stop to 13 Argyle Street, CB1 3LR is Cambridge Rail Station, 480m away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.6km away.

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13 Argyle Street, Cambridge, CB1 3LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Argyle Street

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

13 Argyle Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB1 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £506,000 sits 146.8% above the 2002 sale of £205,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Argyle Street, Cambridge, CB1 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Argyle Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£205,000

Growth on file: 21.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2002Most recent
£205,000
+220.3%over 6 years
8 August 1996
£64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 3LR: £510,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CB1 3LR

On the street

Versus other Argyle Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 13 Argyle Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,733

Street avg £4,486

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

4/mo

Rising 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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