Clara Rackham Street
Cambridge, CB1 3FL
£500,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£494,950
Local average
£331,071 (+51%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,323 of 33,755)
Street crime
515 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Contemporary two bedroom apartment
- Finished to a high specification with underfloor heating
- Light and spacious open plan living
- Sleek kitchen with integrated appliances
- Private balcony overlooking manicured garden
- Luxurious family bathroom plus en-suite
- Prime location
Additional details
- Parking
- Allocated
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Finished to an exceptionally high standard, this bright and contemporary two-bedroom, second-floor apartment offers modern living in a highly sought-after location. Ideally situated, it provides easy access to the city centre and mainline railway station.
DESCRIPTION
Built in 2021 by the award-winning Hill Residential, this sought-after development features a mix of stylish apartments and townhouses, all set around a beautifully landscaped central park.
Accessed via a secure entry system, the apartment offers a spacious entrance hall leading to an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area. The sleek, light grey kitchen is finished to a high standard and includes integrated appliances, along with a convenient utility cupboard.
French doors in the sitting area open onto a private balcony, providing stunning views over the manicured grounds and flooding the space with natural light.
The generous principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is also a well-proportioned double. A stylish main bathroom, finished to an exceptional standard, completes the accommodation.
Located just off Cromwell Road, Timberworks is a modern residential development built in 2021, offering a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses. Designed for contemporary living, the development provides excellent connectivity to key areas in Cambridge.
Cambridge train station is just a short cycle ride or approximately a 20-minute walk away, making it an ideal location for commuters. The city centre and Addenbrookes Hospital are easily accessible on foot, by bicycle, or via public transport from Mill Road. For those traveling further afield, the A14 is conveniently located just two miles away via Fen Ditton, offering quick access to surrounding areas.
Clara Rackham Street combines modern living with a prime location, making it a desirable choice for professionals, families, and investors looking to enjoy all that Cambridge has to offer.
Entrance hall
Kitchen / dining room area - 4.96m x 3.05m (16'2 x 10')
Sitting room ara - 3.26m x 4.82m (10'6 x 15'8)
Primary bedroom - 4.30m x 3.05m (14'1 x 10')
En-suite
Bedroom two - 4.29m x 3.05m (14' x 10')
Bathroom
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Great Shelford
Sharman Quinney - Connells
Reference: 158440283
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 86 | 86 | 96 m² | — | Flat |
| 164 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 83 | 95 | 86 m² | — | Terraced |
| 166 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 83 | 94 | 86 m² | — | Terraced |
| 168 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 84 | 84 | 60 m² | — | Flat |
| 170 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 79 m² | — | Flat |
| 172 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 79 m² | — | Flat |
| 174 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 84 | 84 | 61 m² | — | Flat |
| 176 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 71 m² | — | Flat |
| 178 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 72 m² | — | Flat |
| 180 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 84 | 84 | 73 m² | — | Flat |
| 182 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 84 | 84 | 53 m² | — | Flat |
| 184 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 84 | 84 | 72 m² | — | Flat |
| 186 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 73 m² | — | Flat |
| 188 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 85 | 85 | 53 m² | — | Flat |
| 190 Clara Rackham Street, CAMBRIDGE | 86 | 86 | 72 m² | — | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £494,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 HAMPDEN GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3EL | £330,000 | 30/10/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 250 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £377,950 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| 58 SLEAFORD STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PU | £260,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 242 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £460,000 | 22/06/2023 | Flat |
| 52 HAMPDEN GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3EL | £290,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 206 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £477,450 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 208 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £359,950 | 03/04/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 220 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £399,950 | 28/02/2023 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 75 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3US | £310,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 27 HAMPDEN GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3EL | £285,000 | 08/11/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 65 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £250,000 | 07/11/2022 | Flat |
| 6 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £469,950 | 27/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 172 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £440,600 | 23/09/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 174 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FL | £349,950 | 22/09/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 12 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £185,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 62 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £305,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 1 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £270,000 | 26/07/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 10 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £265,000 | 19/05/2022 | Flat |
| 4 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £303,002 | 14/04/2022 | Flat |
| 80 HAMPDEN GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3EL | £345,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 35 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3UR | £140,000 | 01/03/2022 | Flat |
| 12 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £323,950 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| WINSTANLEY COURT 84 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3US | £296,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| 58 SLEAFORD STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PU | £247,700 | 10/02/2022 | Flat |
| 18 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £430,432 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |
| 20 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £328,950 | 22/12/2021 | Flat |
| 22 CLARA RACKHAM STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3FJ | £407,400 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £409,407 (7 sales)
Area average: £302,119 (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): Cambridge. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cambridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cambridge.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Clara Rackham Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Cromwell Newsagents | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Wardrobe | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Beehive Retail Park | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Ross Street | 0.3 miles |
| University | Anglia Ruskin University -Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education | 0.4 miles |
| University | Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Brookfields Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Cambridge | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Cambridge North | 1.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 |
| Shoplifting | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 |
| Bicycle theft | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Total incidents | 515 |
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 Maths School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Brunswick Nursery School | Nursery | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 19 Oct 2012 |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 16 Jan 2022 |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 20 May 2020 |
| Parkside Community College | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 5 May 2017 |
Rental Comparables
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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).
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