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2 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Blenheim Close

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

2 Blenheim Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB1 8DU). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £607,000 sits 85.3% above the 2013 sale of £327,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 37.4% below the postcode norm. At 114 m² it's 21.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 3 EPCs). Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC73
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blenheim Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.
Current estimate

£607,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£327,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 June 2013Most recent

    £327,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in CB1 8DU: £467,500 (2024–1999).

On the street

Versus other Blenheim Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Blenheim Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,873

Street avg £4,939

Strongly below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Blenheim Close

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 · every report is £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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Emma Primary School. 19 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 8DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB1 8DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 8DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

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 2 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.