Cambridge Houses for Sale: Prices, Areas and Overseas Buyer Costs

Demand comes from the University of Cambridge, the Biomedical Campus around Addenbrooke's hospital, science parks and technology employers, which keep the pool of professional buyers deep. Popular areas include Newnham and the Backs, Trumpington, Chesterton, Cherry Hinton and the Mill Road area, each with a different price level. Trains reach London King's Cross in under an hour on fast services, which supports a London commuter market.

If you want London itself, see London, plus Islington, Fulham and Barnes; these and Chelmsford and Rickmansworth are separate markets, not Cambridge neighbours.

Stamp Duty Land Tax carries a 2% surcharge for non-UK residents, and a further 5% higher rate applies if you will own an additional dwelling. These add up fast on a €1m+ home. Budget for solicitor fees, a survey and Land Registry fees. Most purchases take about two to three months from offer to completion.

Check whether the property is freehold or leasehold, and for older flats, the lease length and ground rent. Many UK lenders will lend to non-residents with larger deposits. See our UK country guide, financing and consultation pages, or try the mortgage calculator.