What type of property is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA last sold for £436,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and September 2023, 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA rose from £205,000 to £436,000, a change of £231,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA located?

2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA sits in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA 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 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

The closest primary school to 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA is The Bellbird Primary School (614m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (434m).

How well connected is 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA?

The closest rail stop to 2 Chestnut Close, CB22 3JA is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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2 Chestnut Close, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3JA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chestnut Close

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

2 Chestnut Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Last sale on file: £436,000 in September 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Close, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chestnut Close 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.

2 Chestnut Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£436,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2023Most recent
£436,000
+112.7%over 13 years
27 September 2009
£205,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CB22 3JA: £245,000 (2009–2009).

Nearby sales in CB22 3JA

4 Chestnut Close, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3JA
Sold Oct 2009
£245,000

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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

2.1 km

Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sawston Village College. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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