16 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
About 16 Princess Drive
16 Princess Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3DL). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £443,000 sits 130.7% above the 2004 sale of £192,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- CloakroomYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 October 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £695 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 applications on record at 16 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
- May 2014AnnexFullOutcome in report
Erection of detached annexe to rear of dwelling and relocation of existing garage/store.
- Council
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- S/0258/14/FL
- More recent applications — locked
- Change Of UseJan 2017Decision
- Change of UseAug 2016Decision
Unlock 16 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
16 Princess Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£443,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£192,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 April 2004Most recent
£192,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3DL: £425,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in CB22 3DL
5 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
Sold Feb 2026
£325,00020 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
Sold Jul 2024
£308,5009 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
Sold Jan 2024
£425,00011 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
Sold Sept 2023
£447,50010 Princess Drive, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3DL
Sold May 2023
£444,000
Versus other Princess Drive homes
16 Princess Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,000
Street avg £2,848
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 103 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Similar properties nearby
1 Camping Close, Sawston
CB22 3HP
1 Brookfield Road, Sawston
CB22 3EH
1 Brookfield Close, Sawston
CB22 3ED
1 Churchfield Avenue, Sawston
CB22 3LA
1 Elder Close, Sawston
CB22 3BB
1 Crampton Terrace, Sawston
CB22 3JD
1 Babraham Road, Sawston
CB22 3DQ
1 Beech Lane, Pampisford
CB22 3EU
The neighbourhood at a glance
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
2.9 km
Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.6 km
Sawston Village College. 6 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB







