3 bedroom apartment, Grove End, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB1 2QR
Added 21 Jul 2026
£480,000
£525,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Size
1,391 sqft
Type
apartment
Match
78%
- TenureLeasehold
- Council taxBand D
- EPCC
- ParkingDriveway
- GardenCourtyard
About this home
Key features
- Balcony
- Communal gardens
- Concierge service
- Integrated appliances
- Underfloor heating
- Video entry
- Driveway parking
- Courtyard
- EPC rating C
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
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Monthly ownership cost
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£3,338/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand D£Service charge
KnownReported by agent£Ground rent
KnownReported by agent£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council tax
- Band D
- Year built
- 1987
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Courtyard
Energy performance
- A
- B
- CScore 76
- D
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,391 sqft
≈ 129 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
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Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 0.6 mi
Parkway
Tram
- 1.3 mi
Victoria Station
Tube
- 2.7 mi
Bridge Road Station
Tram
- 3.2 mi
Kings Road
Rail
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
London Kings Cross
45.8 mi away
Birmingham New Street
78.3 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
117.7 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
125.5 mi away
Leeds
125.9 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.6 mi
Supermarket
Waitrose
- 🏋️0.5 mi
Gym
PureGym
- 🌳0.5 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.1 mi
GP surgery
Parkside Surgery
- 🍽️0.6 mi
Restaurants
Riverside cafés
- ☕0.3 mi
Café
The Roastery
Commute time
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Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Cambridge, CB1 2QR.
Area average
£542,666
This home -12%
12m change
-1.9%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£472
This home £345
Buyer demand
Steady
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£3,271 /mo
£39,253 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£2,463/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr75%
- Council tax (Band D)£188/moIndicative England average6%
- Service charge£194/moFrom listing6%
- Ground rent£26/moFrom listing1%
- Maintenance & repairs£200/mo~0.50% of value / yr6%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel6%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£2,463
Loan £432,000 · Deposit £48,000 (10%)
£753/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £306,872
- Total paid
- £738,872
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£14,000
Effective rate 2.92% on £480,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£295,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £48,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£480,000
Short by £184,500 · needs income ~£96,000/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £2,254 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.0%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £96,000/yr income or £184,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£2,694 /mo
£2,254 mortgage + £440 running · 59% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£65,619
£48,000 deposit + £14,000 SDLT + £3,619 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £432,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£432,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£2,694) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£65,619) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Tenure & lease
Tenure
leasehold
Lease remaining
167 years
Service charge
£2,331 / year
Ground rent
£317 / year
Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
3.13%
Net yield
-1.54%
Monthly cashflow
£-614
ROI on cash
-4.6%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-713/mo · -1.78%
Rent +10%
£-516/mo · -1.29%
Rate +1%
£-914/mo · -2.29%
Rate −1%
£-314/mo · -0.79%
Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.
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Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
109
/ 1k residents
High▼ 7% vs previous year
Broadband
252 Mbps
Up to 39 Mbps upload5 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
| O2 | Limited | Limited | Good | Limited |
| Three | Limited | Good | Good | Limited |
| Vodafone | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
Planning applications
8within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Pending
Loft conversion with rear dormer
2025/7813/HH · 19 Sept 2025
- Approved
Replacement windows (conservation)
2025/7687/HH · 11 Nov 2025
- Withdrawn
Demolition of garage and new dwelling
2026/7586/HH · 24 Jun 2026
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- leasehold
- Council tax band
- D
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
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Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Cambridge, CB1 2QR and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Dec 2018
Sold
£287,000
+55.1% vs previous
Dec 2019
Sold
£185,000
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