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38a, George Street, Cambridge, CB4 1AJ

5 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB4 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (109 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Low Energy Lighting
69%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, George Street, Cambridge, CB4 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 38a in 2023.

5 applications on record at 38a, George Street, Cambridge, CB4 1AJ

5decisions2extensions50documents32nearby
Flagged:DemolitionChange of use
  1. Jan 2001
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Outline permission for the erection of a chalet bungalow to the rear of 38a George Street.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    C/00/1038
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 32 notable nearby
  • The 50 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£952,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1AJ: £695,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Milton Road Primary School. 23 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 CB4 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 1AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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 38a, George Street, Cambridge, CB4 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.