What type of property is 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD last change hands?

18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD last sold for £174,995 in August 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,500 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and August 2009, 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD rose from £58,500 to £174,995, a change of £116,495. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

The current EPC rating for 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD located?

18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD sits in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD show an average of 82 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

The closest primary school to 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD is The Bellbird Primary School (214m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (323m).

What is the nearest station to 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD?

The closest rail stop to 18 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BD is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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18 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Old Forge Way

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

18 Old Forge Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in August 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1996–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 sits 95.4% above the 2009 sale of £174,995.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jun 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Old Forge Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Old Forge Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£174,995

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2009Most recent
£174,995
+199.1%over 12 years
29 November 1996
£58,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3BD: £330,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CB22 3BD

On the street

Versus other Old Forge Way homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Old Forge Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,273

Street avg £3,324

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£277k

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3 bed

£442k

1 Camping Close, Sawston

CB22 3HP

3 bed2 bath

£460k

1 Brookfield Road, Sawston

CB22 3EH

3 bed

£476k

1 Brookfield Close, Sawston

CB22 3ED

3 bed

£325k

1 Elder Close, Sawston

CB22 3BB

2 bed

£648k

1 Crampton Terrace, Sawston

CB22 3JD

4 bed

£712k

1 Babraham Road, Sawston

CB22 3DQ

4 bed2 bath

1 Beech Lane, Pampisford

CB22 3EU

3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cambridge district page.

Full Cambridge report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.3 km

Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Bellbird Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB22 3BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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