What kind of home is 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR last sold for £450,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and December 2015, 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR rose from £115,000 to £450,000, a change of £335,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR use?

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

What is the council tax band for 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR in?

3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR sits in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

Police records around 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR 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 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

The closest primary school to 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR is The Bellbird Primary School (799m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (1.2km).

What transport links are near 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR?

The closest rail stop to 3 Hide Close, CB22 3UR is Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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3 Hide Close, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Hide Close

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

3 Hide Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 3UR). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £636,000 is 41.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 58.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (December 2015).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hide Close, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hide 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£636,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£450,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2015Most recent
£450,000
+291.3%over 19 years
25 June 1996
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 3UR: £551,045 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CB22 3UR

On the street

Versus other Hide Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Hide Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,659

Street avg £3,460

On par

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 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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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

1.6 km

Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Bellbird Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 3UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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