What type of property is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX last sold for £640,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £500,000 in November 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2011 and March 2019, 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX rose from £500,000 to £640,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX has a recorded floor area of 241 m² (2,594 sq ft), around 60 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX located?

3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX sits in Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, Cambridge. It falls within the CB25 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 100% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX?

The closest primary school to 3 Orchard Close, CB25 0DX is Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School (435m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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3 Orchard Close, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0DX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

241 m²

2594 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Orchard Close

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

3 Orchard Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB25 0DX). It has a recorded floor area of 241 m² (around 2594 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £747,000 is 16.7% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £640,000 in March 2019.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Parkingallocated
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemoil

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Orchard Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from May 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

93%52%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Orchard Close, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Orchard Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£747,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£640,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2019Most recent
£640,000
+21.9%over 6 years
26 July 2012
£525,000
+5.0%over 8 months
28 November 2011
£500,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CB25 0DX: £440,000 (2011–2011).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cambridge report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.4 km

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB25 0DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB25 0DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 2 points of interest in total.

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