29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ
About 29 Benson Street
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
Inside
- Bedrooms4
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 January 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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.
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Planning history
5 applications on record at 29 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ
- 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
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- 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
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.
£665,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 10 years.
£385,000
Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 10 years.
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
Versus other Benson Street homes
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
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







