# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (CB4 1EZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 5, THE NEWTON, 81, HUMBERSTONE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB4 1EZ | | Price | £1,100 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 36 m² | | Last sold | £210,000 Mar 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/05/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £262/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0221-2839-7567-9804-2911) ## Description ** EXCLUSIVE & UNIQUE STUDENT 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT ** Modern and Executive Student Apartment in The Newton (off Elizabeth Way). Very high specification fittings and fixtures, and high-tech heating and light management controls. The apartment comes furnished, incl. kitchen appliances free WiFi included in the rent** Now available for couples, subject to conditions**. *Secure now before the next academic year* The Newton, Cambridge is a modern and prestigious student only development located on Humberstone Road, close to Cambridge`s city centre. This flat is fitted with high quality fixtures, including laminate wood effect flooring throughout the living spaces, touchscreen controlled lighting/heating and video entrance intercom. ** Now available for couples! Subject to conditions** STUDY As you enter the property, you are welcomed into the study area, which hosts a quiet desk area with shelving above and a variety of power outlets below. This area is also home to the thermostatic control for the underfloor heating. LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN A bright and open space with a living area open plan to the kitchen. The kitchen features a range of matching eye and base level cabinets with worktop space over. Fitted with integrated appliances including a pop-up power socket extension, washer/dryer, four ring induction hob, microwave/oven and a refrigerator with ice-box. Wooden effect laminate flooring throughout.Double glazed window to front. Open plan to bedroom. BEDROOM A large bedroom of an ample size to accommodate a king size bed, featuring a bay window, built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding door and storage cupboard. Wood-effect laminate flooring. SHOWER ROOM An executive bathroom featuring low-level w/c, wash basin and shower with thermostatic control. Fitted with a large cabinet and shelving accommodating a large mirror. This property is 36m2 The property features: Under floor electric heating-Remote system to control lights and central heating -Remote shower controls-Heat recovery system -Sky TV ready- -Free WiFi included in the rent-Entrance phones to each apartment-Bike racks for storage The property is furnished with:- Built in wardrobe - Washer dryer- Ceramic hob- Microwave oven Suitable for Student tenants only for a Fixed term tenancy ending in August/September 2021. DISCLAIMER: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. **draft particulars - awaiting landlords approval** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531534) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531545) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531548) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531549) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531551) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531554) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531556) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531558) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531559) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531561) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531562) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/109584851/531563) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/109584851/531565) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/109584851/531566) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/109584851/531568) - EPC 2 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE NEWTON, 81 FLAT 5 HUMBERSTONE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EZ | £210,000 | 06/03/2020 | Flat | | THE NEWTON, 81 FLAT 5 HUMBERSTONE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EZ | £195,000 | 10/06/2014 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CRISTINAS HOUSE, 47 FLAT 1 ST ANDREWS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DH | £278,000 | 05/02/2026 | Flat | | MIDSUMMER COURT 41 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JX | £260,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat | | MIDSUMMER COURT 4 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JX | £240,000 | 17/10/2023 | Flat | | 107 SANDY LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1HZ | £445,000 | 09/10/2023 | Flat | | 65 LONGWORTH AVENUE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GU | £232,976 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | MAYFLOWER HOUSE FLAT 604 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1TR | £150,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat | | BROADMEADOWS FLAT 8 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JS | £342,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | MAYFLOWER HOUSE FLAT 5 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JT | £165,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat | | 54 LONGWORTH AVENUE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GU | £375,000 | 14/07/2022 | Flat | | 62 LONGWORTH AVENUE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GU | £300,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat | | THE EIGHTS MARINA 17 MARINERS WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1ZA | £575,000 | 08/04/2022 | Flat | | MAYFLOWER HOUSE FLAT 417 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JT | £150,000 | 05/04/2022 | Flat | | THE EIGHTS MARINA 23 MARINERS WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1ZA | £540,000 | 10/03/2022 | Flat | | POYNTERS LODGE FLAT 16 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JB | £245,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat | | 20 LONGWORTH AVENUE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GU | £405,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat | | 37 LONGWORTH AVENUE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GU | £601,500 | 13/01/2022 | Flat | | THE EIGHTS MARINA 16 MARINERS WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1ZA | £670,000 | 22/12/2021 | Flat | | MAYFLOWER HOUSE FLAT 217 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JT | £110,000 | 01/12/2021 | Flat | | 12 PENTLANDS COURT, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JN | £370,000 | 20/09/2021 | Flat | | WOODVALE LODGE FLAT 8 MANHATTAN DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1HL | £508,000 | 23/07/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £348,124 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £260,503 (29 Flat, CB4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -99.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cambridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,620/mo - **Realistic:** £1,800/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,980/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Kingsley Walk, CB5 | £1,760/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,760/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 160% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £220,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £176,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,760/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1920% - **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,555/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5848.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £31/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.4% - **10y growth:** 24.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cambridge; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -5.6% - **5y growth (index):** -1.9% - **10y growth (index):** -4.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)