What type of property is 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW last change hands?

5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW last sold for £290,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,500 in March 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2018 and August 2024, 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW rose from £207,500 to £290,000, a change of £82,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2018 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 58% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CB22 3HW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW located?

5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW sits in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

Police records around 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW 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 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

The closest primary school to 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW is The Bellbird Primary School (482m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (623m).

What is the nearest station to 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW?

The closest rail stop to 5 Common Lane, CB22 3HW is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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5 Common Lane, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Common Lane

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

5 Common Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3HW). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (105 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£586/sq ft) was about 119.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £290,000 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
LandYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromG19toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Common Lane, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Common Lane 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.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2024Most recent
£290,000
+39.8%over 6 years
27 March 2018
£207,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3HW: £530,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CB22 3HW

On the street

Versus other Common Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Common Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,304

Street avg £3,670

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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.

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3 bed

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed

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3 bed

£294k

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£250k

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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.

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Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Bellbird Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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