What kind of home is 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY last change hands?

5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY last sold for £455,000 in January 2007, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and January 2007, 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY rose from £51,000 to £455,000, a change of £404,000. That works out to roughly +23% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY use?

The latest EPC at 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY in?

5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY sits in Richmond. It falls within the TW9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

Police records around 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY show an average of 225 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Anti social behaviour makes up roughly 22% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

The closest primary school to 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY is Strand-on-the-Green Junior School (374m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brentford School for Girls (1.5km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cambridge Cottages, TW9 3AY is Waterloo Place, 137m away. The nearest ferry option is Kew Pier, 164m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Cambridge Cottages, Richmond, TW9 3AY

3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Cambridge Cottages

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

5 Cambridge Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Richmond (TW9 3AY). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 23% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £774,000 sits 70.1% above the 2007 sale of £455,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

ConciergeYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cambridge Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Sept 2014

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Feb 2025

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,220 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cambridge Cottages, Richmond, TW9 3AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Cambridge Cottages is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at 5 Cambridge Cottages, Richmond, TW9 3AY

2decisions10documents1nearby

Jan 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Olive: Reduce crown approx 3m, thin and shape to allow more light through, Approx. 30% reduction 3m from height and shape accordingly, Overgrown especially in proximity to garden space - Remaining crown size will be 5.5m, and remaining width will be 3-4m
Council
Tree Team
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
20/T1064/TCA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMay 2025Decision
Tree WorksMay 2023Decision

Unlock 5 Cambridge Cottages, Richmond, TW9 3AY's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 5 Cambridge Cottages has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£774,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.0% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2007)

£455,000

Growth on file: 23.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2007Most recent
£455,000
+792.2%over 10 years
27 June 1996
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TW9 3AY: £836,700 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TW9 3AY

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Cambridge Cottages outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,500

Street avg £10,267

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cambridge Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£1.0m

1 Gloucester Road

TW9 3BS

2 bed1 bath

£502k

1 Gloucester Court, Kew Road

TW9 3EB

2 bed

£499k

1 Devonshire Court, Holmesdale Road

TW9 3JY

2 bed1 bath

£486k

1 Broome Court, Broomfield Road

TW9 3QF

2 bed1 bath

£785k

1 Cambridge Cottages

TW9 3AY

1 bed1 bath

£420k

1 Kenmore Close

TW9 3JG

2 bed1 bath

£854k

1 James S Cottages, Kew Road

TW9 3DX

3 bed

£1.4m

1 Bushwood Road

TW9 3BG

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Richmond district page.

Full Richmond report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

225/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waterloo Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Strand-on-the-Green Junior School. 39 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 TW9 3AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TW9 3AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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 5 Cambridge Cottages, Richmond, TW9 3AY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.