Flat 3, 56 Middle Watch, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RN

Flat 3 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB24 4RN). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–52 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (44 versus a best of 70). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in November 2003. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 89.5% above the 2003 sale of £76,000. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (131 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.