Property profile

65 Howard Close

Map showing 65 Howard Close, Cambridge

Estimated sale price

£295,000

Flats sold in Abbey

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold13 Dec 2023
£250,000Change since last sale: +£44,000 (+18%)
Annualised change
+6.3% per yearCambridge annualised change (flats) since 2023: −2.8% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £514 per sq ft
£505 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£9 per sq ft (−1.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Abbey
£290,000Estimate vs local median: +£4,000 (+1.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

We estimate what this property could sell for today using the information available. It is a guide, and the final sale price may be higher or lower.

Property facts

EPC ratingD / C
Floor area54 m² / 581 sq ft
Property typeMaisonette
Habitable rooms3
Floor level3
EPC inspection12 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
13 Dec 2023£250,000-

Local market

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £499K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £493 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,084,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£715,000£523
Semi-Detached26£474,250£453
Terraced26£440,750£510
Flats25£290,000£514

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,500£284,000£372,000£355,000
2017£552,500£302,500£375,000£360,500
2018£322,500£375,000£425,000
2019£435,000£257,500£380,000£361,250
2020£435,500£249,500£397,500£392,297
2021£520,000£260,000£420,750£412,500
2022£500,000£285,000£425,000£486,500
2023£635,000£272,500£468,000£460,000
2024£546,500£285,000£460,000£522,000
2025£680,000£290,000£467,500£455,000
2026£258,250£475,000£665,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£490£384£388
2017£363£498£405£421
2018£458£400£428
2019£465£460£413£394
2020£400£436£389£439
2021£460£474£438£457
2022£474£453£469£501
2023£435£516£464£465
2024£487£468£483£543
2025£469£514£465£495
2026£525£459£583
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB5 8QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB5 8QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202537, Howard Close, Cambridge, CB5 8QUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
12 Aug 202557, Howard Close, Cambridge, CB5 8QUFlatsLeasehold£296,400
11 Apr 20259, Misty Meadows, Cambridge, CB5 8URFlatsLeasehold£274,000
03 Dec 2025108, Howard Road, Cambridge, CB5 8QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
25 Apr 202578, Howard Road, Cambridge, CB5 8QPTerracedFreehold£412,821

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold52 m²£250,000 (2020)
2 Howard Close, Cambridge, CambridgeLeasehold52 m²£137,000 (2010)
3 Howard Close, Cambridge, CambridgeLeasehold50 m²£125,000 (2004)
4, Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold52 m²£251,500 (2018)
5 Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold52 m²£157,000 (2013)
6 Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold53 m²£138,000 (2006)
7, Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold55 m²£240,000 (2015)
8 Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold48 m²£137,500 (2011)
9 Howard Close, Cambridge, CambridgeLeasehold52 m²£149,000 (2008)
10 Howard Close, CambridgeLeasehold48 m²£137,500 (2011)

Area insights for CB5 8QU

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Overview

Postcode CB5 8QU is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Barnwell & Abbey area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ditton Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

East Barnwell & Abbey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

East Barnwell & Abbey has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB5 8QU.

Flood risk

No risk

East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CB5 8QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cambridge North

N/A

Walking directions to Cambridge North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB5 8QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDitton MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Ditton Meadows
0.5 miStourbridge CommonLargeWalking directions to Stourbridge Common
0.4 miFive TreesSmallWalking directions to Five Trees

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
1,242 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.65(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.47(-10%)
Other theft
6.28(+15%)
Burglary
6.28(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
54.18%
Other White
66
26.29%
Bangladeshi
11
4.38%
Indian
8
3.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.39%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
49.77%
No qualifications
32
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.52%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.53%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.26%
Owns outright
23
17.83%
Social rents from council
20
15.5%
Other social rented
15
11.63%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the CB5 8QU postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB5 8QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNurseryThe Fields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryThe Galfrid SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryFen Ditton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB5 8QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SRWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSpar1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RGWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLondis529 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LGWalking directions to Londis

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.