What kind of home is 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

3 Forge End, CB22 5BN is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN last change hands?

3 Forge End, CB22 5BN last sold for £325,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £188,000 in October 2000, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

Across 2 sales between October 2000 and March 2012, 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN rose from £188,000 to £325,000, a change of £137,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

3 Forge End, CB22 5BN has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB22 5BN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN use?

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

What is the council tax band for 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

3 Forge End, CB22 5BN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN in?

3 Forge End, CB22 5BN sits in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB22 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

What is crime like near 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

Police records around 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN 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 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

The closest primary school to 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN is Stapleford Community Primary School (101m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sawston Village College (2.2km).

What transport links are near 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN?

The closest rail stop to 3 Forge End, CB22 5BN is Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station, 929m away.

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3 Forge End, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Forge End

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

3 Forge End is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB22 5BN). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £635,000 sits 95.4% above the 2012 sale of £325,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in March 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

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jan 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Forge End, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Forge End has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

3 Forge End's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£635,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£325,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2012Most recent
£325,000
+72.9%over 11 years
5 October 2000
£188,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB22 5BN: £315,000 (2020–2002).

Nearby sales in CB22 5BN

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

82/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Stapleford Community Primary School. 5 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 5BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB22 5BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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