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THE MALTINGS, 41, HIGH STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB4 1NQ

2 beds 1 baths 89 m² Listed 4 Jan 2024 (-901d)

£450,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 19 Feb 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£428,800 Aug 2024

Local average

£282,500 (+59.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,110 of 33,755)

Street crime

426 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Attractive and charactefrul maltings conversion
  • Soughtafter & convenient edge of city location
  • Superb local amenities and commuter links
  • 2 bedroom house laid out over three floors
  • Large open-plan living area
  • Utility room
  • Allocated parking
  • EPC rating D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This contemporary and spacious three storey home is located in the heart of Chesterton and is nestled in the corner of a charming and characterful 2007 mews development off the High Street.

- Cambridge North Railway - approx. 1.0 miles
- Cambridge Station - approx. 1.6 miles
- Waterbeach Station - approx. 4.0 miles

• Attractive Malthouse conversion
• Sought after & convenient City location
• 2 Bedroom townhouse arranged over 3 floors
• Large open-plan living area
• Utility room
• Allocated parking
• EPC rating D

Nestled just off Chesterton High Street, The Maltings enjoys a prime location with convenient access to the tranquil riverfront and a plethora of local amenities. You will find The HaymakersPpub, Chesterton Post Office, various takeaways, charming cafés, and well-stocked convenience stores in proximity.

This development enjoys a central position, equidistant from both the vibrant City Centre and the bustling hubs of Cambridge Science and Business Parks. Commuters will appreciate the accessibility of Cambridge North Station, a mere mile away, making travel by train a breeze.

This captivating property offers generous living space spread across three floors. It is part of an intimate community that provides off-street parking and communal bicycle storage, all within moments of an array of independent cafes, boutique shops, and expansive green spaces.

This versatile property holds broad appeal, attracting a diverse range of potential buyers, including those considering it as an investment property.

Outside, the mews courtyard unveils a communal lawn seating area, designated parking space, and secure bike storage facilities. There is also a shared shed for additional storage convenience, along with communal bin stores for your disposal needs.

Chesterton High Street is situated just off Chesterton Road just to the north of the City Centre. The High Street offers a wide range of local facilities and primary and secondary schooling are available in the area. The City Centre, Grafton Centre, the river, Stourbridge Common and Midsummer Common can all be reached by foot or bicycle.

Agents Note: Estate service charge of approximately £30 per month

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All main services connected

Local Authority: Cambridge City Council

Council Tax: Band D

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Carter Jonas

Listed by

Cambridge

Carter Jonas

Reference: 143366129

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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Price history

62% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/08/2024 (1 year ago) £428,800 +61.8%
Sold 17/06/2011 (15 years ago) £265,000

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
Same street GREEN COURT 2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ £891,189 15/11/2024 Detached
Same street CHESTERTON MEWS, 25 2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ £485,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
Same street THE MALTINGS, 41 5 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ £560,000 16/10/2023 Terraced
LANGDON HOUSE, 20 UNION LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1QB £5,420,521 18/09/2023 Other
50C HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NG £370,000 03/07/2023 Other

Street average: £645,396 (3 sales)

Area average: £2,895,261 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cambridge. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.3%
5y (index) 6.4%
10y (index) 6.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cambridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,620/mo
Realistic £1,800/mo
Optimistic £1,980/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cambridge.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

2 Green Court

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chesterton Road 0.1 miles
Hospital Urgent Care Cambridge 0.1 miles
Bus stop Chapel Street 0.1 miles
Shop Jane Seymour Hair Fashions 0.1 miles
Shop Jay Wines Store 0.1 miles
Train station Cambridge North 1.0 miles
University BPP 1.1 miles
Train station Cambridge 1.6 miles
Hospital Cambridge Lea Hospital (Spire) 2.2 miles
University Sub-department of Animal Behaviour (University of Cambridge) 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 122
Shoplifting 80
Anti-social behaviour 67
Bicycle theft 27
Criminal damage and arson 27
Vehicle crime 27
Other theft 24
Burglary 16
Public order 13
Other crime 7
Drugs 6
Possession of weapons 5
Theft from the person 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 426

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
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
Milton Road Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Jun 2019
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge Other 0.4 miles Good — 30 Sep 2022
Chesterton Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Sep 2015
Castle School, Cambridge Other 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 25 Jun 2024

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
2 Bed Flat, Cambanks, CB4 £1,600/mo 2 0.06 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Union Lane, CB4 £1,600/mo 2 0.06 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, High Street, CB4 £1,550/mo 2 0.15 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Longworth Avenue, CB4 £2,075/mo 2 0.21 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Longworth Avenue, CB4 £2,075/mo 2 0.21 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Fitzgerald Place, CB4 £1,850/mo 2 0.23 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Pentlands Court, CB4 £1,650/mo 2 0.49 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Woodhead Drive, CB4 £1,700/mo 2 0.52 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Chesterton Road, CB4 £1,800/mo 2 0.55 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,767/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 3.1% gross yield avg £591,247 sale, £1,550/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £212,500
Target investor price (1%) £170,000
Gross yield 4.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.1×
Monthly cashflow £-267/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.5%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).