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Window costs in Cambridge

Indicative pricing for a standard 1200×1000mm casement window fully fitted in Cambridge, across four common specifications.

MaterialGlazingSizePrice range
uPVC Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £600 - £1,500
uPVC Triple Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £900 - £2,100
Aluminium Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,080 - £2,640
Timber Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,440 - £4,200

Cambridge specifics

Housing: Core conservation area spans most of the city centre; traditional timber casements and sashes dominate college-owned and Victorian stock.

Climate: Flat open Fens to the north allow cold winds in winter; north-facing rooms in older terraces see significant radiant heat loss.

Price driver: High demand and strict planning inflate costs; college and conservation restrictions often mandate like-for-like timber replacements.

Installers: Small number of council-approved heritage joiners; long lead times in summer due to college maintenance schedules.

Property age in Cambridge

Based on 53,048 Energy Performance Certificates issued across Cambridge. Age band shapes which window fittings are specified — pre-1919 homes typically need timber sash or heritage-pattern casement; post-1980 stock accepts off-the-shelf uPVC.

Pre-1919: 20.9% (11,100 certs) 20.9%Pre-1919 1919-1944: 9.7% (5,120 certs) 9.7% 1945-1964: 10.4% (5,502 certs) 10.4%1945-1964 1965-1980: 13.4% (7,127 certs) 13.4%1965-1980 1981-2002: 13.4% (7,119 certs) 13.4%1981-2002 2003+: 11% (5,837 certs) 11%2003+
1919-1944 9.7%

Source: DCLG EPC bulk domestic dataset (OGL v3). Certificates issued to 2026-04-24.

18 conservation areas recorded in Cambridge on Historic England's national register. If your property sits inside one, expect Article 4 directions and consent requirements that affect window choice and material — see Article 4 directions and windows in conservation areas.

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Tilt & Turn

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Bay

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French

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Roof

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Secondary glazing

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