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72 Histon Road, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UD

UPRN:100090146282Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T06:29:53.138720+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:43:12.875268+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T18:36:50.611041+00:00)
72 Histon Road, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£251,000
£238k - £263kHigh
Estimate
£251k
Range
£238k – £263k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
5.26%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

72 Histon Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (16/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
16/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 48Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£251,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield5.26%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.9%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2021-11-10)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
12CB24 8UD
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/03989/CL2PD
    Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • 25/00054/NMA1
    Non material amendment on application 25/00054/REM for amendments to the approved site layout to provide six additional parking spaces across the development, comprising additional on-street parking bays and a revised parking arrangement to one residential plot, together with associated localised changes to the landscaping layout.
    Pending
  • 25/04486/CONDA
    Submission of details required by conditions 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), 4 (Materials), 5 (Cartshed Window), 7 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage) and 12 (Renewables 10%) of planning permission 25/04486/FUL
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-11-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,690
Population Density3,753 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 58%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Cottenham Village College
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • The Centre School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Cottenham Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Histon and Impington Park Primary School
    1.5 mi
    Outstanding

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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