What type of property is 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU last sold for £405,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and May 2015, 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU rose from £110,000 to £405,000, a change of £295,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 8DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU located?

4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

Police records around 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU 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.

Which schools serve 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

The closest primary school to 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU is Queen Emma Primary School (178m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Netherhall School (383m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU?

The closest rail stop to 4 Blenheim Close, CB1 8DU is Cambridge Rail Station, 2.2km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.9km away.

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4 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Blenheim Close

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

4 Blenheim Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB1 8DU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. At 90 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 3 EPCs). Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £583,000 is 44% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 5)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB82toF36

Aug 2014from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromF36toD59

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%45%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2015from Aug 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Blenheim Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 Blenheim Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£583,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£405,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2015Most recent
£405,000
+268.2%over 16 years
15 April 1999
£110,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CB1 8DU: £530,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in CB1 8DU

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.

4 Blenheim Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,500

Street avg £4,396

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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