What kind of home is 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

5 The Limes, CB22 3DH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH last change hands?

5 The Limes, CB22 3DH last sold for £238,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £188,500 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and September 2012, 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH rose from £188,500 to £238,000, a change of £49,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

5 The Limes, CB22 3DH has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH use?

The latest EPC at 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

5 The Limes, CB22 3DH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH in?

5 The Limes, CB22 3DH sits in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

Police records around 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH 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 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

The closest primary school to 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH is The Bellbird Primary School (198m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (424m).

What is the nearest station to 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH?

The closest rail stop to 5 The Limes, CB22 3DH is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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5 The Limes, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 The Limes

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

5 The Limes is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3DH). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 sits 83.6% above the 2012 sale of £238,000. 14 years since the last transfer (September 2012).

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
LandYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Apr 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Limes, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Limes 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.

5 The Limes valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£238,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2012Most recent
£238,000
+26.3%over 7 years
21 October 2004
£188,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3DH: £450,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CB22 3DH

On the street

Versus other The Limes homes

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

Price per m² for 5 The Limes lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £3,970

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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.

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CB22 3EH

3 bed

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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

2.5 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 3DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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