What kind of home is 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB4 3BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in June 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE in?

1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

Police records around 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

The closest primary school to 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE is Park Street CofE Primary School (505m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chesterton Community College (351m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE?

The closest rail stop to 1a, Albert Street, CB4 3BE is Cambridge Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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1a, Albert Street, Cambridge, CB4 3BE

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Cambridge (CB4 3BE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromF26toE54

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Aug 2020from Dec 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Albert Street, Cambridge, CB4 3BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2002
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from Studio/Book Binders/Printers to college residential use in conjunction with 107 Chesterton Road.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
C/01/1221
View planning record
Nov 2001
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use from former bookbinders/studio to residential (Class C3)
Reference
C/01/1066
View planning record

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£377,000

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 3BE: £460,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CB4 3BE

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.5 km

Cambridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chesterton Community College. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 3BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 3BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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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