What did Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH sell for?

Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH last sold for £375,000 in July 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH had any planning applications?

Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH in?

Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH sits in Newport, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden. It falls within the CB11 postcode district.

Is Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH in a safe area?

Police records around Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH?

The closest primary school to Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH is Newport Primary School (1.0km). The closest secondary is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (166m).

How well connected is Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH?

The closest bus stop to Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, CB11 3TH is Gaces Acre, 134m away. The nearest rail option is Newport (Essex) Rail Station, 907m away.

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Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TH

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Overview

About Old Forge Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Old Forge Cottage is a property in Newport, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden (CB11 3TH).

It hasn't traded since July 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Old Forge Cottage, Bridge End, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2017
RenovationHeritage
In report
Reconfiguration of door and window in existing kitchen extension.
Agent
Alun Design Consultancy
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
UTT/16/1660/LB
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May 2011
ConversionHeritage
In report
Conversion of outbuilding to form studio and bin store
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
UTT/0632/11/LB
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£375,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2008Most recent
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB11 3TH: £470,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in CB11 3TH

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Area

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Full Saffron Walden report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gaces Acre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CB11 3TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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