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Cambridge
development finance.

Expert property development finance in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Median price £485,000, 970 annual sales. We connect developers with competitive funding from 100+ lenders.

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Median price
£485k
Sales (12m)
970
YoY change
-2%
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Property finance
in Cambridge.

Cambridge - world-class university city with severe undersupply, biotech-driven demand, and premium residential values. With a median property price of £485,000 and 970 transactions in the last twelve months, Cambridge represents a steady market with prices down 2% year-on-year.

Detached homes command a median of £799,950 while flats average £317,500, reflecting the breadth of Cambridge's residential market. New-build activity is notable, with 13 new-build transactions recorded over the past year - a signal of active development demand.

Whether you need development finance for a ground-up scheme, bridging finance to secure a site at auction, or mezzanine finance to stretch your capital stack, our brokers arrange the full range of property finance across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Each deal is structured around your specific project, with terms negotiated from our panel of over 100 lenders.

Cambridge Property Market ReportCambridgeshire County Market Report

The capital stack

Seven funding routes for
every Cambridge scheme.

Senior debt, mezzanine, bridging, equity, refurbishment, commercial mortgages and exit finance — arranged for Cambridge developers on the deal, not the product sheet.

Development Finance

Senior debt funding for ground-up residential and commercial developments.

From 6.5% p.a.Up to 65-70% LTGDV
Development Finance in Cambridge

Mezzanine Finance

Stretch your capital stack beyond senior debt to reduce equity requirements.

From 12% p.a.Up to 85-90% LTGDV
Mezzanine Finance in Cambridge

Bridging Loans

Short-term finance for acquisitions, auction purchases and time-sensitive deals.

From 0.55% p.m.Up to 75% LTV
Bridging Loans in Cambridge

Equity & Joint Ventures

Equity partnerships and JV structures for developers seeking capital partners.

Profit share from 40%Up to 100% of costs
Equity & Joint Ventures in Cambridge

Refurbishment Finance

Funding for light and heavy refurbishment projects including conversions.

From 0.65% p.m.Up to 75% LTV
Refurbishment Finance in Cambridge

Commercial Mortgages

Long-term finance for commercial property acquisition and refinancing.

From 5.5% p.a.Up to 75% LTV
Commercial Mortgages in Cambridge

Development Exit Finance

Short-term funding to repay development finance while you sell completed units.

From 0.55% p.m.Up to 75% LTV
Development Exit Finance in Cambridge

Live market data

Cambridge
market snapshot.

HM Land Registry sold-price data for Cambridge over the last twelve months, cross-referenced with local planning pipeline. Updated weekly.

Median price
£485,000
Sales (12m)
970
YoY change
-2%
Approved (12m)
0
Pipeline units
893
Pipeline GDV
£401.9M

Cambridge development appraisal

Model the numbers
for your scheme.

Pre-populated with Cambridge median prices and typical senior-debt pricing. Adjust the inputs to match your deal and we will hand the working assumptions through to the Deal Room.

Scheme Inputs

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Assumes 10% professional fees, 10% contingency, 65% LTGDV senior debt, 18-month term. Full calculator →

Capital Structure

Total Cost£2,452,800
Senior Debt (65% LTGDV)£2,184,000
Equity Required£268,800
Interest (18m)£245,700
Profit on Cost24.5%
Senior Debt£2,184,000
Equity£268,800
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Local market data

The Cambridge
property development market.

Avg. Property Price

£500,000

Population

145,000

Rental Yield Range

3.5-5.0%

Planning Authority

Cambridge City Council / South Cambridgeshire

Market Overview

Cambridge's tech and biotech sectors make it one of the UK's strongest micro-markets for residential development. Extreme supply constraints within the city push values to near-London levels, while new strategic developments at Eddington and around Cambridge North station are creating volume residential opportunities. The planned Cambridge South station will unlock the biomedical campus area for residential development.

Development Hotspots

  • Cambridge North station quarter
  • Eddington (North West Cambridge)
  • Cambridge Biomedical Campus expansion
  • Cambridge South station (planned)

Demand Drivers

  • Global tech and biotech employment cluster
  • University of Cambridge ecosystem
  • Extreme housing supply constraints
  • Oxford-Cambridge Arc government investment

Planning Obligations

Cambridge City Council / South Cambridgeshire Planning Portal

Community Infrastructure Levy

£150/sqm for residential in the city, varies in South Cambridgeshire

Section 106 / Affordable Housing

40% affordable housing on major schemes - one of the highest requirements in England. Viability is less often contested given Cambridge's premium values.

Conservation Areas

Development within conservation areas requires additional planning considerations including materials, design, and demolition controls.

  • Cambridge City Centre (extensive - covers most of the historic core)
  • Newnham
  • West Cambridge

Lender Appetite in Cambridge

Very strong appetite from all lender types. Cambridge's global brand and tech economy make it one of the most bankable development locations in the UK. Banks, institutional lenders, and family offices all compete for Cambridge deals. Limited available sites mean schemes rarely struggle for funding.

Land Registry data

Recent property sales
in Cambridge.

970 residential transactions in the last twelve months. Median sold price £485,000 (-2% YoY). 13 new-build transactions with a +26.9% premium over existing stock.

Detached

£799,950

Semi-Detached

£560,000

Terraced

£493,000

Flat

£317,500

DateAddressTypePrice
27 Apr 202616, PETERSFIELD MANSIONS, PETERSFIELDCB1 1BBFlat£311,000
24 Apr 202614, WHITELOCKS DRIVECB2 9DNTerraced£975,000
24 Apr 202610, WINDSOR GATE, 503, COLDHAMS LANECB1 3JHFlat£236,000
23 Apr 20267, CARLTON COURT, CARLTON WAYCB4 2BXFlat£370,000
23 Apr 202633, HERBERT STREETCB4 1AGTerraced£720,000
23 Apr 202626, WEDGEWOOD DRIVECB1 9PQFlat£265,000
22 Apr 202623, JASMINE COURTCB1 8BGFlat£227,000
21 Apr 202616, HOPKINS CLOSECB4 1FDDetached£675,000
17 Apr 2026FLAT 38, MILLCROFT COURT, MILL ROADCB1 3PEFlat£160,000
17 Apr 202676, WYCLIFFE ROADCB1 3JEFlat£170,000

Planning pipeline

Planning activity
in Cambridge.

0 approved (12m)
·
297 pending
·893 units in pipeline·£401.9M estimated GDV·0% approval rate

Current Applications

RefProposalUnitsEst. GDVStatus
26/02200/FUL

Erection of 1no 3bed self-build/custom build detached dwelling on land adjacent …

52 Alpha Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3DG

--Pending
26/02327/PRIOR

Demolition of existing single storey buildings and the two storey house at 20 Ga…

20 Garlic Row Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HW

--Pending
26/02278/FUL

Installation of rooftop plant comprising kitchen extract and supply ventilation …

Lord Byron Inn 22 Church Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9LA

--Pending
26/02304/LBC

Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.

2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX

--Pending
26/02319/LBC

Replacement of roof to main frontage building

The Little Rose 37 Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QY

--Pending

Common questions

Property finance in Cambridge
— answered.

What is the average property price in Cambridge?
The median property price in Cambridge is £485,000, based on Land Registry transactions over the past 12 months. Broken down by type: detached homes at £799,950, semi-detached properties at £560,000, terraced houses at £493,000, flats at £317,500.
Is Cambridge a good area for property development?
Cambridge recorded 970 property transactions in the last 12 months, with prices adjusting 2% year-on-year - creating potential value opportunities for developers. World-class university city with severe undersupply, biotech-driven demand, and premium residential values. Active transaction volumes indicate a liquid market where completed developments can achieve timely sales.
What types of property finance are available in Cambridge?
We arrange the full range of property development finance in Cambridge: development finance for ground-up schemes, bridging loans for auction purchases and chain breaks, mezzanine finance to stretch your capital stack, refurbishment finance for conversion projects, commercial mortgages for income-producing assets, equity and joint ventures for larger schemes, and development exit finance for completed projects awaiting sales.
How do I apply for development finance in Cambridge?
Start by submitting your deal through our Deal Room with your project details - site address, purchase price, build costs, and expected end value. Our team will review your scheme, model the funding structure, and present you with terms from our panel of over 100 lenders within 48 hours. There's no upfront fee and no obligation until you choose to proceed.
What are typical development finance rates in Cambridge?
Development finance rates for Cambridge projects typically range from 7-11% per annum, depending on scheme size, developer experience, and leverage. For a scheme with a GDV of around £3.4M, you could expect senior debt at 60-70% of GDV with rates from 7.5%. Arrangement fees are usually 1-2% of the facility. We negotiate the best available terms from our lender panel for each deal.

Expert guides

Further reading
on development finance.

Section 106 and CIL: Planning Costs That Affect Your Development Finance

10 min read read

Finding Comparable Evidence for GDV: Sources and Methodology

11 min read read

CIL and Section 106 Obligations: Planning Levies in Development Finance

10 min read read

Green and Sustainable Development Finance: ESG Lending in the UK

10 min read read
View all guides

Where we fund

Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire.

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Ready when you are

Tell us the deal.
We’ll recommend the structure.

Submit your development finance enquiry in Cambridge and a partner will come back with an initial structure and indicative terms within one working day. No forms-for-forms’-sake — a short note on the scheme is enough.

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