What kind of home is 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ last change hands?

57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ last sold for £351,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £77,500 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ changed over time?

Across 5 sales between July 1999 and August 2024, 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ rose from £77,500 to £351,000, a change of £273,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ use?

The latest EPC at 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

Police records around 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ 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.

What schools are near 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ is The Bellbird Primary School (218m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (354m).

What is the nearest station to 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ?

The closest rail stop to 57 Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 57 Old Forge Way

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

57 Old Forge Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£480/sq ft) was about 112.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £351,000 in August 2024.

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
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 57 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57 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.

Price for 57 Old Forge Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£351,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2024Most recent
£351,000
+84.7%over 17 years
23 February 2007
£190,000
+10.5%over 1 year
30 June 2005
£172,000
+39.8%over 2 years
22 July 2002
£123,000
+58.7%over 3 years
19 July 1999
£77,500

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

Nearby sales in CB22 3BZ

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.

Price per m² for 57 Old Forge Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,162

Street avg £3,528

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£442k

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3 bed

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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 3BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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