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Central Cambridge & King's Hedges

Central Cambridge & King's Hedges investment guide. Average gross yield 4.0%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.0%avg gross yield

£432kavg sold price (114 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.0%

-0.8% vs Cambridge avg (4.8%)

Average Asking Price

£432,174

high confidence (114 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,807

2-bed · 3-bed £1,935 · 5.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£535

City avg £301/sqft · 234 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CB5

1-bed

£1,476

per month

6.3% yield

2-bed

£1,807

per month

5.3% yield

3-bed

£1,935

per month

4.7% yield

4-bed

£2,943

per month

5.9% yield

Ownership mix

CB5 vs UK average · 17,788 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 23% privately rented (btl) (2pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

31.6%(UK 32.9%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

27.9%(UK 29.7%)

-1.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

22.5%(UK 20.3%)

+2.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

18.0%(UK 17.1%)

+0.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CB5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.6%	£422,460	£1,969
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£470,000	£2,082
Detached →	3.8%	£665,349	£2,080
Flat →	7.7%	£280,398	£1,797

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About Central Cambridge & King's Hedges (CB5, Cambridge)

CB5 attracts property investors seeking strong rental demand in a landlord's market, with average yields of 4.0% and asking prices around £432,174. The area benefits from Cambridge's robust rental market driven by the university, research institutions, and growing tech sector, offering relatively stable tenant demand across property types.

The tenant mix is predominantly young professionals and postgraduate students, with particular demand for 1-bedroom properties (6.3% yield). 2-bedroom units remain popular with couples and early-career professionals, while larger homes attract families and multiple occupancy groups. The concentration of university-affiliated tenants provides predictable letting cycles aligned with academic calendars.

Investors should monitor the competitive 1-bedroom market, where rental yields are strongest but capital appreciation may be limited by smaller unit sizes. Council tax bands, potential future changes to rental regulations, and proximity to Cambridge's expanding transport infrastructure should inform purchase decisions. Competition from institutional investors and holiday let operators can affect long-term rental availability in this popular area.

Sold Price Trend - CB5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-12.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CB5

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in CB5 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - CB5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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