2 bedroom detached house, High Street, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB3 5EH
Added 21 Jul 2026
£495,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Size
1,123 sqft
Type
detached
Match
82%
- TenureFreehold
- Council taxBand D
- EPCD
- ParkingOn Street
- GardenRoof Terrace
About this home
Key features
- Downstairs WC
- Driveway parking
- Fitted kitchen
- Gas central heating
- South-facing garden
- Utility room
- On-street parking
- Roof terrace
- EPC rating D
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.
Monthly ownership cost
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£3,211/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand D£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band D
- Year built
- 1976
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- On Street
- Garden
- Roof Terrace
Energy performance
- A
- B
- C
- DScore 66
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,123 sqft
≈ 104 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- 0.5 mi
Central
Overground
- 2.4 mi
Bridge Road Station
Rail
- 3.5 mi
Kings Road Station
Tram
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
London Kings Cross
47.6 mi away
Birmingham New Street
76.5 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
117.2 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
123.3 mi away
Leeds
123.7 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.3 mi
Supermarket
Tesco Express
- 🏋️0.8 mi
Gym
The Gym Group
- 🌳0.1 mi
Park
Victoria Park
- 🩺0.9 mi
GP surgery
St Andrew's Medical
- 🍽️0.3 mi
Restaurants
Village square
- ☕0.2 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: GoodOutdoor: Limited
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Cambridge, CB3 5EH.
Area average
£494,739
This home +0%
12m change
-0.6%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£562
This home £441
Buyer demand
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Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£3,390 /mo
£40,684 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£2,540/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr75%
- Council tax (Band D)£188/moIndicative England average6%
- Buildings insurance£50/mo~0.12% of value / yr1%
- Maintenance & repairs£413/mo~1.00% of value / yr12%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel6%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£2,540
Loan £445,500 · Deposit £49,500 (10%)
£776/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £316,462
- Total paid
- £761,962
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
£14,750
Effective rate 2.98% on £495,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£297,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £50,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£495,000
Short by £197,500 · needs income ~£98,889/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £2,321 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.1%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £98,889/yr income or £197,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£2,775 /mo
£2,321 mortgage + £454 running · 61% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£68,392
£50,000 deposit + £14,750 SDLT + £3,642 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £445,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£445,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£2,775) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£68,392) 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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Investment potential
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Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
3.03%
Net yield
-1.61%
Monthly cashflow
£-664
ROI on cash
-4.8%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-762/mo · -1.85%
Rent +10%
£-565/mo · -1.37%
Rate +1%
£-973/mo · -2.36%
Rate −1%
£-354/mo · -0.86%
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)
91
/ 1k residents
Medium▲ 4.9% vs previous year
Broadband
594 Mbps
Up to 222 Mbps upload8 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Limited | Limited | Good | Good |
| O2 | Limited | None | Good | Limited |
| Three | Limited | Good | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | None | Good | Good | Good |
Planning applications
1within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Refused
Single-storey rear extension
2025/4070/HH · 7 Dec 2025
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
- freehold
- 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, CB3 5EH and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Dec 2020
Sold
£348,000
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