Sold STC Flat

98 RENARD WAY

CAMBRIDGE, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB2 9FZ

2 beds 786 sq ft Listed 1 Aug 2024 (-683d)

£170,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (CB2 9FZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 98 RENARD WAY, CAMBRIDGE, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB2 9FZ |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £170,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/04/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £173/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0998-3074-7325-6641-2934)

## Description

Tenure: Leasehold, 120 years remaining

Full Market Value: £425,000

Available Share: 40%

Monthly Rent: £659.30

Monthly Service Charge: £130.17

Property Details

This charming 2-bedroom, first-floor apartment is located in the desirable Trumpington Meadows area of Cambridge and is available through the Shared Ownership scheme. With a leasehold tenure of 120 years remaining, this property offers modern living with excellent amenities.

Interior Layout:

Entrance Hallway: As you enter, the hallway features two built-in cupboards on the right for convenient storage.

Bedrooms: The master bedroom is to the left, followed by the second bedroom. Both rooms are spacious, carpeted, and have large windows that fill the rooms with natural light. Currently, one bedroom is set up as an additional living space.

Bathroom: Located on the right, the bathroom includes a three-piece suite with a bathtub and shower facilities.

Kitchen/Living Room: At the end of the hallway, the open-plan kitchen/living area awaits. The kitchen is equipped with ample cupboard and counter space, appliance housing, an integrated oven with gas hobs, and an overhead extractor hood. The living area is generously sized, with multiple windows and a glass door leading to the private balcony.

Balcony: The balcony offers a spacious outdoor area with scenic views over the meadows.

External Features:

Parking: The property includes one allocated parking space.

About the Area

Trumpington is a charming village on the outskirts of Cambridge, adjacent to Cherry Hinton, Grantchester, Great Shelford, and Little Shelford. This vibrant community is part of the City of Cambridge electoral ward and boasts excellent local amenities.

The central square in Trumpington Meadows is set to become a key feature of the development, with planned facilities including a health centre, library, shops, offices, and a transport hub with access to the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.

Shared Ownership Explained

Shared Ownership offers a fantastic alternative to renting, making homeownership more accessible. With this scheme, you can purchase a 40% share of the property and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining portion. Over time, you have the option to buy additional shares in your home or sell your share and move on.

Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Trumpington Meadows and enjoy contemporary living in a picturesque setting.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/150883523/266567) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/150883523/266568) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 98 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ | £170,000 | 10/01/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 94 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ | £160,000 | 28/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 156 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ | £450,000 | 11/01/2023 | Flat |
| CROSSWAYS HOUSE 22 ANSTEY WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9JZ | £270,000 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 152 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ | £422,995 | 14/04/2022 | Flat |
| CROSSWAYS HOUSE 15 ANSTEY WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9JZ | £226,000 | 20/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £344,332 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £248,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £428,095 (21 Flat, CB2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Cambridgeshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,262/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,402/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,542/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Pitman House, CB2 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bishops Court, CB2 | £1,425/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Kestrel Rise, CB2 | £2,195/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Osprey Drive, CB2 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,805/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.06% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000

*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 £1,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £926/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 22.5%

*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:** £2,329/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 15.1%
- **10y growth:** 23.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Cambridgeshire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 5.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£170,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£2,329/m²

Local average

£428,095 (-60.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,339 of 33,755)

Street crime

94 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Back garden

Description

Tenure: Leasehold, 120 years remaining
Full Market Value: £425,000
Available Share: 40%
Monthly Rent: £659.30
Monthly Service Charge: £130.17
Property Details
This charming 2-bedroom, first-floor apartment is located in the desirable Trumpington Meadows area of Cambridge and is available through the Shared Ownership scheme. With a leasehold tenure of 120 years remaining, this property offers modern living with excellent amenities.
Interior Layout:
Entrance Hallway: As you enter, the hallway features two built-in cupboards on the right for convenient storage.
Bedrooms: The master bedroom is to the left, followed by the second bedroom. Both rooms are spacious, carpeted, and have large windows that fill the rooms with natural light. Currently, one bedroom is set up as an additional living space.
Bathroom: Located on the right, the bathroom includes a three-piece suite with a bathtub and shower facilities.
Kitchen/Living Room: At the end of the hallway, the open-plan kitchen/living area awaits. The kitchen is equipped with ample cupboard and counter space, appliance housing, an integrated oven with gas hobs, and an overhead extractor hood. The living area is generously sized, with multiple windows and a glass door leading to the private balcony.
Balcony: The balcony offers a spacious outdoor area with scenic views over the meadows.
External Features:
Parking: The property includes one allocated parking space.
About the Area
Trumpington is a charming village on the outskirts of Cambridge, adjacent to Cherry Hinton, Grantchester, Great Shelford, and Little Shelford. This vibrant community is part of the City of Cambridge electoral ward and boasts excellent local amenities.
The central square in Trumpington Meadows is set to become a key feature of the development, with planned facilities including a health centre, library, shops, offices, and a transport hub with access to the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
Shared Ownership Explained
Shared Ownership offers a fantastic alternative to renting, making homeownership more accessible. With this scheme, you can purchase a 40% share of the property and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining portion. Over time, you have the option to buy additional shares in your home or sell your share and move on.
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Trumpington Meadows and enjoy contemporary living in a picturesque setting.

Listed by

Cambridge

ARKWRIGHT & CO SW

Reference: 150883523

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/05/2019

Expiry date: 30/04/2029

Current heating cost: £173/year

Potential heating cost: £173/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£170,000	—

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 94 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ	£160,000	28/03/2023	Flat
Same street 156 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ	£450,000	11/01/2023	Flat
CROSSWAYS HOUSE 22 ANSTEY WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9JZ	£270,000	17/06/2022	Flat
Same street 152 RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9FZ	£422,995	14/04/2022	Flat
CROSSWAYS HOUSE 15 ANSTEY WAY, TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 9JZ	£226,000	20/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £344,332 (3 sales)

Area average: £248,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 15.1%

10y growth 23.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Cambridgeshire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -5.2%

5y (index) -1.8%

10y (index) 5.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,262/mo

Realistic £1,402/mo

Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Cambridgeshire.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CB2 9FZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bowling Green	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Anstey Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Rulos Barbers	0.2 miles
Shop	Radhika Flowers	0.2 miles
Hospital	The Royal Papworth Hospital	0.9 miles
Hospital	Cambridge Biomedical Campus	1.0 miles
University	University of Cambridge	1.1 miles
University	Douglas House	1.1 miles
Train station	Cambridge	1.8 miles
Train station	Shelford	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	22
Anti-social behaviour	20
Other theft	9
Shoplifting	9
Bicycle theft	6
Criminal damage and arson	6
Burglary	5
Other crime	5
Public order	5
Vehicle crime	3
Drugs	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	94

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
Trumpington Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Mar 2022
Fawcett Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Oct 2011
Trumpington Meadows Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 Mar 2018
Trumpington Community College	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 23 Jan 2024
Long Road Sixth Form College	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)

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, Pitman House, CB2	£1,650/mo	2	0.37 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bishops Court, CB2	£1,425/mo	2	0.38 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Kestrel Rise, CB2	£2,195/mo	2	0.42 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Osprey Drive, CB2	£1,950/mo	2	0.57 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,805/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.06%

Max investor price (0.8%) £225,000

Target investor price (1%) £180,000

Gross yield 12.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.9×

Monthly cashflow £926/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 22.5%

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).