Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ
3 sales on record5 planning records
Estimated value
£665,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£385,000)+73%
- Against CB4 3QJ's recent median (£485,000)+37%
Newest record on this page: January 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£665,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£385,000)+73%
- Against CB4 3QJ's recent median (£485,000)+37%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 29 Benson Street is modelled from its 134 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 3QJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
134 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2018
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CB4 3QJ
5 sales, median £485,000 (2012–2006)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.
Sales timeline
17 January 2014Most recent
£385,000
+28.3%over 1 year29 March 2012
£300,000
+172.7%over 8 years23 July 2003
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 3QJ: £485,000 (2012–2006).
Nearby sales in CB4 3QJ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 29 Benson Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
29 Benson Street is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB4 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £665,000 sits 72.7% above the 2014 sale of £385,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2014).
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
- Bedrooms4
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 29 Benson Street
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
The data behind every report
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)
Jan 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 January 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2016from Nov 2011
Hot Water
Gas MultipointImmersion
Hot water system changed
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
22%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jan 2018from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromG16toD68
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
0%93%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 applications on record at 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ
5decisions3extensions75documents9nearby
- Jun 2014ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Rear roof extension and part two storey part single storey rear extension
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/0611/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationAug 2016Decision
- AmendmentMay 2015Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
Unlock 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
- All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
- The 75 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Benson Street homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
29 Benson Street is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,873
Street avg £3,177
Floor Area
134 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary433m
- Mayfield Primary SchoolPrimary708m
- Chesterton Community CollegeSecondary775m
- Park Street CofE Primary SchoolPrimary963m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,620 reports30%
- Shoplifting844 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour775 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson364 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 3QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,155 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 29 Benson Street is modelled from its 134 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CB4 3QJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 29 Benson Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 29 Benson Street was lodged in January 2018 at band D and is valid until January 2028. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 29 Benson Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 0 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CB4 3QJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CB4 3QJSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CB 4 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 29 Benson Street, Cambridge valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales