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27 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 27 Old Forge Way

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

27 Old Forge Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to 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 C (score 80).

At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £415,000 — fresh data. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 67.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Old Forge Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
27%69%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Old Forge Way has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Latest sale on 27 Old Forge Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£415,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2025Most recent

    £415,000

    +115.0%over 19 years

  2. 6 December 2005

    £193,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3BZ: £320,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Old Forge Way homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 27 Old Forge Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,069

Street avg £3,564

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Old Forge Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£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
£277k

1 Churchfield Avenue, Sawston

CB22 3LA

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 27 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.