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34 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QF

UPRN:200004175458Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-27T12:32:48.590372+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
34 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QF

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£423,000
£402k - £444kHigh
Estimate
£423k
Range
£402k – £444k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
4.26%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

34 William Smith Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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.

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HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 96
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£423,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield4.26%
1y Growth+15.8%
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£308,000 (2020-11-26)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1CB1 3QF
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1288/TTCA
    Lime adjacent to garage - Reduce height and spread on all sides by 1 -1.5m down to previous pollard points. Row of Limes - Reduce height and spread on all sides by 1 -1.5m down to previous pollard points.
    Pending
  • 26/04118/HFUL
    Single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 26/04093/HFUL
    Two storey side extension and hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer. Render and cladding to existing dwelling, alterations to fenestration.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-11-26
  • 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£38,711
Population Density9,944 /km²
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 81%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Cambridge Maths School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • St. Andrew's College Cambridge
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Sancton Wood School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Cambridge Muslim Secondary School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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