48 MERLIN DRIVE
ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3EE
£349,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
104 m²
Last sold
£325,000 Aug 2020
Local average
£456,840 (-23.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,855 of 33,755)
Street crime
116 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Extended Link Detached Home
- Corner Plot, Driveway & Garage
- Covenient for City Centre
- Scope for Further Extension (STPP) and Modernisation
- 3 First Floor Bedrooms
- 4th Bedroom & Shower Room on Ground Floor
- Lounge, Dining Room & Conservatory
- L Shaped Kitchen/Dining Room
- No Upward Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
ENTRANCE HALL With door to front aspect, built-in double cloaks cupboard.
LOUNGE 16' x 12' 9" (4.88m x 3.89m) With large double glazed window to front aspect, stairs to first floor, fitted gas fire with back boiler, television point, opening to:
DINING ROOM 10' 1" x 8' 1" (3.07m x 2.46m) With radiator and patio doors to:
CONSERVATORY 15' 5" x 7' 6" (4.7m x 2.29m) Of brick and upvc construction with french doors to garden, radiator.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 15' 10" maximum x 18' 11" maximum (4.83m x 5.77m) (L shaped). With 2 double glazed windows and door to rear garden, double glazed patio doors to side garden, fitted with a range of eye and base level storage units, work surfaces and drawers, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, plumbing for dishwasher, built-in electric oven, hob and extractor hood, integrated fridge, broom cupboard, radiator.
INNER LOBBY With door to garage.
SHOWER ROOM With shower, low level WC, hand wash basin with vanity unit, skylight, radiator.
BEDROOM 1 12' 4" x 10' 8" (3.76m x 3.25m) With 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect, fitted wardrobes, radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With access to loft, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BATHROOM With built-in WC and hand wash basin, panelled bath with shower above, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 12' 5" x 9' 7" (3.78m x 2.92m) With large double glazed window to front aspect giving an attractive view across allotments of Ely Cathedral, built-in storage cupboard, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 9' 1" x 8' 9" (2.77m x 2.67m) With double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in storage cupboard, radiator.
BEDROOM 4 9' 6" maximum x 5' 10" maximum (2.9m x 1.78m) L shaped. With double glazed window to front aspect giving an attractive view across the allotments and of Ely Cathedral, built-in storage cupboard, radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is situated on a corner plot at the junction of Merlin Drive and Upherds Lane. To the front there is a block paved driveway providing off street parking and leading to a single garage with metal up and over door, power and light connected and door into the property. The garage also has plumbing for a washing machine and loft storage. To the front and continuing to the side is a well maintained raised bed continuing into the rear garden which is the mainly laid to lawn and with an extended area of paved patio. The garden benefits from well maintained mature borders and is enclosed by a mature hedge.
TENURE Freehold.
VIEWING ** Strictly by appointment with the Agents.
Listed by
Ely
Cheffins Residential
Reference: 77588143
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11673793
Property Details
Street: 48 Merlin Drive
Town: ELY
Postcode: CB6 3EE
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 13/06/2016
Work Completed: 16/05/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14256299
Property Details
Street: 48 Merlin Drive
Town: ELY
Postcode: CB6 3EE
Installation Details
Items: 10 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 18/10/2020
Work Completed: 29/09/2020
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16816452 Recent
Property Details
Street: 48 Merlin Drive
Town: ELY
Postcode: CB6 3EE
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 25/05/2025
Work Completed: 20/05/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
49% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/08/2020 (5 years ago) | £325,000 | +49.4% |
| Sold | 07/12/2009 (16 years ago) | £217,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 RAVENS COURT, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3ED | £420,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 38 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £385,000 | 08/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 49 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £475,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 32 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £335,000 | 30/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 71 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BB | £520,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 17 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £340,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| 90 DUNSTAN STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3AQ | £470,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 28 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £405,750 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 ALTHORPE COURT, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DH | £345,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 234 COLUMBINE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WP | £375,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| 34 ST ANDREWS WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DZ | £407,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 11 BERNARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1AU | £335,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 91 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DY | £677,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 34 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BL | £800,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached |
| 89 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DY | £880,000 | 12/01/2022 | Detached |
| 162 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3AD | £345,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 44 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £420,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 25 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £330,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 108 COLUMBINE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WN | £530,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 31 UPHERDS LANE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BA | £481,375 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 51 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1AN | £600,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 51 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £431,111 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
| 59 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BB | £775,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £390,233 (8 sales)
Area average: £530,692 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Cambridgeshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Cambridgeshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Cambridgeshire.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wrens Close | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Rowley Fine Art | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | One Stop | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Ely | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Princess of Wales Hospital | 1.1 miles |
| University | Cambridge University Boathouse | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Littleport | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Doddington Community Hospital | 10.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 116 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Highfield Ely Academy | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2014 |
| Ely College | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Jul 2019 |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 23 Jul 2014 |
| King's Ely | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).