8, Water Street
8, Water Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Water Street, Cambridge to be a period freehold house with 441 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 65.5 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Water Street, Cambridge has an estimated sale value of £361,404 and an estimated rental value of £1,348 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Water Street, Cambridge, CB4 lies in the borough of Cambridge, within the CB4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Water Street, Cambridge has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Water Street, Cambridge would be worth £379,474, with a potential rental value of £1,415 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £336,105, with a rental value of £1,253 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Water Street, Cambridge has fallen by £8,605 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £8 (0.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.5%.
Plot Size
8, Water Street, Cambridge occupies a 66 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 22 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 22nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Water Street, Cambridge has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Mar 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Water Street, Cambridge last changed hands on 21st August 2025, selling for £358,750. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 1.4% since August 2025.
- Sold Aug 2025£358,750
- Sold Sep 2003£195,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 470 metres of 8, Water Street, Cambridge across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 214, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX, a freehold house, sold at £340,000 on the 29th August 2023.
Read more about house prices in CB4.
- Sold Aug 2023£340,000 | 2 Bed House214, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX214, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX
- Sold Oct 2022£392,000 | 2 Bed House212, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX212, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX
- Sold Dec 2015£276,000 | 2 Bed House216, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX216, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NX
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Water Street, Cambridge as the 73rd largest and the 58th most expensive of the 77 addresses on Water Street, Cambridge, CB4.
Against the CB4 postcode district average, it is £89k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mChesterton Primary School
- 800mShirley Community Primary School
- 1.3kmMilton Road Primary School
- 1.4kmNorth Cambridge Academy
- 1.8kmChesterton Community College
- 2.0kmParkside Community College
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Public Transport Nearby
Cambridge North station is the nearest stop to 8, Water Street, Cambridge at 900 metres away.
- 900mCambridge North
- 2.7kmCambridge
- 5.0kmCambridge South
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a medium risk of flooding.
