What type of property is 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS sell for?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS last sold for £295,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,000 in April 2011, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2011 and October 2014, 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS rose from £124,000 to £295,000, a change of £171,000. That works out to roughly +28.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS is B with a score of 91 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft), around 72 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 95% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB1 8QS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS have?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS has council approval for an extension granted in December 2018 under ref. 18/1670/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS is in council tax band D.

Where is 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS located?

2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB1 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

Police records around 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS 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 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

The closest primary school to 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS is Queen Edith Primary School (171m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Netherhall School (716m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS?

The closest rail stop to 2a, Godwin Close, CB1 8QS is Cambridge Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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2a, Godwin Close, Cambridge, CB1 8QS

EPC B4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 91

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB1 8QS). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 28.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £639,000 sits 116.6% above the 2014 sale of £295,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 50.6% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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.

2a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

B91

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD57toB91

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Godwin Close, Cambridge, CB1 8QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 2a, Godwin Close, Cambridge, CB1 8QS

4decisions1extensions49documents9nearby

Feb 2014
Conditions
Outcome in report
Section 73 application for the removal of Condition 8 of Planning Permission C/92/0383 which limits the occupancy of the dwelling to people aged 60 years or over.
Council
Cambridge City Council
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
14/0024/S73
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentNov 2019Non material amendment on application 18/1670/FUL for; 1. The original brick of the existing dwelling is proposed to be retained. All extended features will be rendered with a smooth finish and painted a pale neutral or off white. 2. The existing brown concrete roof tiles are to be retained, reclaimed and reused on the proposed roof where possible, opposed to the consented slate throughout. All new tiles required will match the existing in style and colour. 3. All windows will be replaced as consented, but instead will be white pvc in colour. 4. The consented Juliette balcony has been removed and replaced with a casement opening window - W.12 5. Roof light 02 has moved up the pitch of the roof by approx. 500mm.Decision
AmendmentApr 2019Decision

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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.

2a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£639,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£295,000

Growth on file: 28.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

7 October 2014Most recent
£295,000
+137.9%over 3 years
18 April 2011
£124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB1 8QS: £365,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CB1 8QS

On the street

Versus other Godwin Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£2,049

Street avg £4,413

Strongly below

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.7 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Edith Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB1 8QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB1 8QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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