55, River Lane, CB5 8HP

55 River Lane is a 69 m² / 743 sq ft terraced home in Cambridge. It sold for £519,000 in June 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £525k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £322k to £420k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2024 £519,000 4.7% 1.9%
May 2011 £285,000 3.8% 0.2%
Dec 2009 £270,000 9.3% 7.3%
May 1999 £105,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 55, River Lane.

Floorplan 55
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Internal area
69 square metres (743 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £7,521 per square metre (£699 per square foot) in Jun 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,607 per square metre (£707 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2024 £519,000 £7,522 £524,893 £7,607
May 2011 £285,000 £4,130 £501,644 £7,270
Dec 2009 £270,000 £3,913 £495,619 £7,183
May 1999 £105,000 £1,522 £440,692 £6,387

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 69 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £524,893. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Cambridge are now selling for between £4,660 and £6,080 per square metre (£432 and £564 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 69 m², this implies a valuation between £322,000 and £420,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
162 square metres (1,744 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 55 River Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 09/11/2023.
Photos:

There are 15 archived estate agent listing photos for 55 River Lane.

Photos for 55 River Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2024 24/0701/TTCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
55 River Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Description:
T1 - Crab Apple, Fell. Tree has grown with severe lean and growth is predominantly on house side making it not suitable to reduce. T2 - Ash, Fell. Tree has grown against property and is at risk of causing damage.
Planning ref:
September 2021 21/03218/HFUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
55 River Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Description:
Single storey side and rear extension
EPC Inspections
Summary:
03 May 2023 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
69 sqm (743 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
18 February 2011 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
64 sqm (689 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
01 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
66 sqm (710 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

55 River Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £524,893.
  • Based on an internal area of 69 m² and recent prices in Cambridge, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £322,000 to £420,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 55 River Lane last sold for £519,000 in June 2024.

HouseMetric shows 55 River Lane as 69 m² (743 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 03 May 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 55 River Lane was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

55 River Lane is in postcode CB5 8HP, in Cambridge. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for River Lane, CB5 8HP or analysis of the Cambridge property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 4 August 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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