What kind of home is Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ last sold for £175,000 in February 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ in?

Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ sits in Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

Police records around Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ show an average of 411 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ is Chesterton Primary School (586m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ?

The closest rail stop to Flat 3, 81 High Street, CB4 1NJ is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.4km away. The nearest airport option is Cambridge Airport, 2.5km away.

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Flat 3, 81 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB4 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (52–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in February 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 46.3% above the 2006 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from May 2010

EPC improved fromF21toD59

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, 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 Flat 3, 81 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

32 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.

Flat 3 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2006Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1NJ: £350,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in CB4 1NJ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 3 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chesterton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 1NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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