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21 Brownlow Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NG

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 21 Brownlow Road

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

21 Brownlow Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 3NG). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £480,000 sits 71.4% above the 2016 sale of £280,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2016.

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

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Brownlow Road

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD58toG17
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2016from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromG17toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Brownlow Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Brownlow Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.

21 Brownlow Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 January 2016Most recent

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 3NG: £470,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Brownlow Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 21 Brownlow Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,146

Street avg £3,910

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Brownlow Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£475k

1 Borrowdale

CB4 3HU

3 bed2 bath
£489k

1 Blackhall Road

CB4 3NJ

3 bed
£498k

1 Arundel Close

CB4 3LY

3 bed1 bath
£460k

1 Blanford Walk

CB4 3NQ

3 bed1 bath
£438k

1 Belmore Close

CB4 3NN

3 bed1 bath
£638k

1 Brownlow Road

CB4 3NG

3 bed
£520k

1 Albert Street

CB4 3BE

2 bed1 bath
£527k

1 Bateson Road

CB4 3HF

4 bed
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.

Closest school

0.6 km

Mayfield Primary School. 19 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 3NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 3NG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 3NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 21 Brownlow Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.