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51 Longmeadow, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9HA

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 51 Longmeadow

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

51 Longmeadow is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lode, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 9HA). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (130 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 139% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 is 42.7% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 34.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Notable viewsYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromF32toC76
Main Fuel
Solid FuelOil

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Aug 2021from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromC76toD67
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Longmeadow, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Feb 2011
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Proposed rear extension, Demolition of gable wall suffering subsidence and re-erection

    Extension
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    10/00904/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

51 Longmeadow has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 139.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2011)

£239,000

Growth on file: 139.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2011Most recent

    £239,000

    +139.0%over 12 months
  2. 10 December 2010

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB25 9HA: £245,000 (2025–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Longmeadow homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 51 Longmeadow lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,951

Street avg £2,373

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly above
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

1.2 km

Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full 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 CB25 9HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB25 9HA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 9HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 4 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51 Longmeadow, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9HA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.