8 Cambanks, Cambridge, CB4 1PY
About 8 Cambanks
8 Cambanks is a two-bedroom detached house in Cambridge (CB4 1PY). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 65 m² this is the 21st smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 22 units on file.
Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 62.6% above the 2013 sale of £187,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Planning history
8 Cambanks has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
32applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.
£304,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 18 years.
£187,000
Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
17 June 2013Most recent
£187,000
+20.6%over 8 years26 July 2004
£155,000
+203.9%over 8 years21 September 1995
£51,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1PY: £295,000 (2024–2016).
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Cambanks homes
Floor Area for 8 Cambanks runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,877
Street avg £2,911
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.6 km
Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.6 km
Milton Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB