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8a, Flat 2, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2PA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
18 m²
194 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 2PA). It has a recorded floor area of 18 m² (around 194 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 18 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 58 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 3)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromF33toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Sept 2022
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Flat 2, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a has no planning applications on record.

14

But the area is active

14 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2PA: £433,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Kings Hedges Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

18 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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.

Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shirley Community Primary School. 20 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 2PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 2PA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 2PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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 8a, Flat 2, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.