124 ST JOHNS ROAD
ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3BW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£390,000 Mar 2018
Local average
£456,461 (-12.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,442 of 33,755)
Street crime
96 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three/four bedrooms
- En suite shower room
- One bedroom annexe and basement
- Planning permission 14/00097/FUL
- Off-road parking
- St John Community Primary catchment area
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
An entrance hall has stairs to the first floor landing and storage underneath for shoes. The good-sized living room has French doors to the rear garden and can be extended via the current planning application. The kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of contemporary style units with ample work surfaces, built-in double oven with four ring gas hob and extractor over, and spaces for washing machine, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. There are also French doors to the rear garden. The ground floor is completed by a cloakroom with WC and a study/bedroom 4.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which are comfortable doubles in size. The master bedroom has the benefit of an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a three-piece suite with WC, wash basin, and panelled bath with shower attachment over.
Outside is of particular note, where the garage has been extended and converted into a two storey, one bedroom, log cabin, annex. On the ground floor, there two reception rooms and a shower room with WC. On the first floor, there is a vaulted ceiling bedroom.
To the side of the property is an extension which is access via a single door. It is currently being used as a studio area. The rear garden is laid to artificial grass with a range of mature plants and shrub borders. At the front, the property is set back from the road and enclosed by a low-level fence and gravel area. At the side is a paved driveway providing off-road parking.
A full EPC report can be made available upon request.
Ely is an historic city renowned for its ancient Cathedral. There is an excellent range of shops, pubs, and restaurants on hand, as well as a traditional market on the Square on Thursdays and Saturdays. It offers a wide variety of leisure activities, with an 18-hole golf course, multiple gyms, a squash club, an indoor swimming pool, a new cinema and leisure centre, and beautiful riverside walks. Good for commuting, the A10 offers direct access to Cambridge, the A14, and London via the M11. The main line train station provides links to Cambridge and London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations.
St John's Road sits between Norfolk Road and West End on the western side of Ely. Approximately 1 mile from the city's centre, it is a popular area with a recreation and skate park nearby. It falls in the catchment area for the prominent St John's Community Primary School and is only a few minutes' drive to the A10 and Ely train station.
Listed by
Ely
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 71217254
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/03/2018 (8 years ago) | £390,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £330,000 | 13/01/2026 | Detached |
| 6 BEDFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EL | £455,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 225 BERESFORD ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WW | £635,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 21 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £280,000 | 19/12/2024 | Detached |
| 3 ALEXANDER CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3SN | £650,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 42 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ | £350,000 | 06/11/2023 | Detached |
| 52 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £495,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 4 WARWICK DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EN | £575,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £340,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 120A ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £270,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 1 LANSDOWNE CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BL | £415,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 81 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £495,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 3 HERTFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QS | £485,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HEREWARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BP | £347,500 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT | £375,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 117 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £235,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £420,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ | £399,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £440,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 18 MEADOW WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EX | £491,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| OAKTREE HOUSE, 17 KINGSLEY WALK, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BZ | £625,150 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT | £342,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached |
| 3 PILGRIMS WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DL | £410,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 125 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £290,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 105 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £421,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £342,200 (5 sales)
Area average: £442,983 (20 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 February 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: TWIGDEN HOMES LIMITED (2205712)
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 | Hertford Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | PrincipalPCBuilders | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | M&S Simply Food | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Ely | 1.0 miles |
| University | Cambridge University Boathouse | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Princess of Wales Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Littleport | 5.5 miles |
| Hospital | Doddington Community Hospital | 10.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 96 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 0.0 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| King's Ely | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Highfield Ely Academy | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2014 |
| Ely College | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 8 Jul 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC 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).