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Bottom Flat, 27 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Bottom Flat

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

Bottom Flat is a semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).

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Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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 6)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Jan 2009
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

May 2010from Mar 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Dec 2016from May 2010
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Dec 2016
EPC improved fromD58toC78
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Dec 2019from Dec 2019
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bottom Flat, 27 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bottom Flat 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.

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

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 3QJ: £385,000 (2014–2011).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Bottom Flat

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.
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Akeman House, Flat 2, 190 Histon Road

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Akeman House, Flat 8, 190 Histon Road

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Akeman House, Flat 9, 190 Histon Road

CB4 3JP

Flat1 bed1 bath
£249k

Akeman House, Flat 14, 190 Histon Road

CB4 3JP

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£249k

Akeman House, Flat 3, 190 Histon Road

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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.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Luke's CofE Primary School. 20 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 3QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CB4 3QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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 Bottom Flat, 27 Benson Street, Cambridge, CB4 3QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.