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3 bedroom bungalow, Elm Grove, Cambridge
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3 bedroom bungalow, Elm Grove, Cambridge

Cambridge, CB3 5PL

Added 21 Jul 2026

£750 pcm

Rent per month

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,277 sqft

Type

bungalow

Match

93%

  • TenureFreehold
  • Council taxBand B
  • EPCB
  • ParkingGarage
  • GardenSouth Facing Garden

About this home

Available to rent — a 3-bedroom bungalow in Cambridge, CB3 5PL, extending to approximately 1277 sq ft.

Key features

  • Conservatory
  • Double glazing
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Loft room
  • Single-storey living
  • Wet room-style bathroom
  • Garage parking
  • South-facing garden
  • EPC rating B

The Full Picture

Everything you need upfront

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Full Picture 88%
Listed 21 Jul 2026 · 10 days on GaffbeePrice: No price changesSee full history →

Property facts

Tenure
Freehold
Council tax
Band B
Year built
2020
Heating
Electric
Parking
Garage
Garden
South Facing Garden

Rental details

Deposit
£862
Available
13 Sept 2026
Furnished
Furnished
Min tenancy
24 months
Pets
Not allowed

Energy performance

  • A
  • BScore 82
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,277 sqft

119

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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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
  • Kings Road

    Tube

    0.3 mi
  • Parkway

    Rail

    1.4 mi
  • Bridge Road

    Tram

    2.1 mi
  • High Street

    Rail

    3.1 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

47.6 mi away

Drive
1h 9m
Train
52 min

Birmingham New Street

78.1 mi away

Drive
1h 48m
Train
1h 15m

Bristol Temple Meads

118.6 mi away

Drive
2h 38m
Train
1h 46m

Manchester Piccadilly

124.4 mi away

Drive
2h 46m
Train
1h 51m

Leeds

124.5 mi away

Drive
2h 46m
Train
1h 51m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Co-op

    0.3 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Fitness First

    0.9 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Riverside Gardens

    0.7 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    The Health Practice

    0.2 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Local high street

    0.7 mi
  • Café

    Kaffeine

    0.2 mi

Commute time

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Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard17 Mbps
Superfast55 Mbps
Ultrafast581 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Limited
  • VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Limited
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Rent affordability

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Your share of rent

£750 /mo

£750 pcm ÷ 1 tenant

Budget used50%

Comfortably affordable

Headroom / mo
£750
Suggested gross salary
£25,714 /yr
Suggested gross / mo
£2,143
Annual rent (your share)
£9,000

Most UK landlords require gross income of ~30× monthly rent (or a guarantor at 36×). Figures indicative.

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Move-in cost

Deposit & term

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Estimated to move in

£1,615

Deposit £865 + 1 month rent £750

Weekly rent
£173
Annual rent
£9,000
Total over 12 mo
£9,000
Deposit cap (TFA 2019)
5 weeks

Tenant Fees Act 2019 caps deposits at 5 weeks' rent (6 weeks if annual rent ≥ £50,000). Holding deposits capped at 1 week.

Mortgage affordability

Rent vs buy

Buying an equivalent home would cost roughly £180,000 at a 5% yield benchmark. See if a mortgage stacks up against renting.

Max you could offer

£272,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £25,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This home if bought

£180,000

£92,500 headroom · repayment £809/mo

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£809 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
13.9%

Affordability summary

Looks affordable

Your inputs clear the lender cap, monthly budget and upfront cash checks.

Monthly all-in

£974 /mo

£809 mortgage + £165 running · 21% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£25,000

£25,000 deposit + £0 fees

Lender check

Passes

Need £155,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan of £155,000 is within the 4.5× income cap
  • Monthly all-in (£974) sits within your 35% repayment cap
  • Upfront cash of £25,000 is covered by your deposit and a small buffer

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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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

Surface waterMedium
Rivers & seaMedium
ReservoirsMedium
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

97

/ 1k residents

Medium

9.9% vs previous year

Anti-social28
Violence26
Burglary13
Vehicle15
Other12

Broadband

134 Mbps

Up to 86 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreNo

5 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EELimitedGoodGoodGood
O2NoneLimitedGoodGood
ThreeLimitedGoodGoodGood
VodafoneGoodNoneLimitedLimited

Planning applications

6within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Two-storey side extension

    2026/4123/HH · 20 Mar 2026

    Refused
  • Replacement windows (conservation)

    2026/3138/HH · 2 Apr 2026

    Refused
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer

    2025/4820/HH · 8 Oct 2025

    Approved

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceMedium
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyNHBC — 8 years remaining

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
B
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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