Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The Cambridge market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-2.5%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 13.5x in 2017 to 10.8x today.
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Cambridge costs 10.8x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 13.5x in 2017.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Cambridge is £1,793, up 1.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Cambridge price of £476,755 with a 25% deposit (£119k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,881 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,881) are £88 more than renting (£1,793). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £119k — it would take around 10 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
14, GUEST ROAD CB1 2AL | Terraced | £922,500 | 30 Jan 2026 |
102, GLISSON ROAD CB1 2HQ | Terraced | £491,500 | 28 Jan 2026 |
21, RENARD WAY, TRUMPINGTON CB2 9EW | Semi-detached | £740,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 7, AMBLECOTE, EAST ROAD CB1 1BN | Flat/Maisonette | £278,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
30, SEDGWICK STREET CB1 3AJ | Terraced | £460,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
17, HILLS AVENUE CB1 7UY | Detached | £2,225,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
10, COLDHAMS GROVE CB1 3HW | Semi-detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in Cambridge sells for £476,755, down 2.5% over the past year. Prices have grown from around £77k in the mid-1990s.
| £503,500 |
| 21 Jan 2026 |
4, BENTINCK TERRACE CB2 1HQ | Terraced | £417,370 | 20 Jan 2026 |
22, TWICKENHAM COURT CB4 2HX | Flat/Maisonette | £301,600 | 19 Jan 2026 |
40, POULTER WALK, TRUMPINGTON CB2 9GY | Flat/Maisonette | £460,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
123, QUEEN EDITHS WAY CB1 8PL | Detached | £799,950 | 15 Jan 2026 |
131, ROSS STREET CB1 3BS | Terraced | £535,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
1, CORFE CLOSE CB2 8QA | Detached | £910,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
9, BRUNSWICK TERRACE CB5 8DG | Terraced | £660,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 42, REGATTA COURT, OYSTER ROW CB5 8NS | Flat/Maisonette | £217,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 61, PURBECK HOUSE, PURBECK ROAD CB2 8HY | Flat/Maisonette | £185,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
9, ROLAND CLOSE CB4 2DJ | Terraced | £390,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
14, PEPYS COURT CB4 1GF | Flat/Maisonette | £385,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
28, VINERY ROAD CB1 3DP | Terraced | £600,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
130, COCKERELL ROAD CB4 3RZ | Flat/Maisonette | £185,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in Cambridge was a terraced property on Guest Road for £922,500 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £491,500.