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3 Arden Road, Cambridge, CB4 2UJ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Arden Road

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

3 Arden Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 2UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 is 23.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£458/sq ft) was about 82.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Apr 2012
Low Energy Lighting
100%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from Apr 2014
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Arden Road, Cambridge, CB4 2UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 3 Arden Road, Cambridge, CB4 2UJ

2decisions2extensions23documents14nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. May 2015
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Two storey side extension linking to garage and conversion of garage to living accomodation.

    Council
    Cambridge City Council
    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    15/0580/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 14 notable nearby
  • The 23 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.

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

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£355,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2016Most recent

    £355,000

    +55.7%over 3 years

  2. 21 August 2012

    £228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 2UJ: £320,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Arden Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 3 Arden Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,931

Street avg £3,494

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Arden Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Aster Way

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£323k

1 Banff Close

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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

2.1 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kings Hedges Primary School. 17 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 2UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 2UJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 2UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

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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