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About The Old Smithy
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Old Smithy is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cowlinge, Newmarket, Newmarket (CB8 9QB). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.
It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 64.5% above the 2008 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 20.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 88 m² it's 17.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 7 EPCs).
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
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private garden
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)
Nov 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Old Smithy, Queen Street, Cowlinge, Newmarket, CB8 9QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- May 2007Change of UseFullApprove application
Extension: Rear of property
Planning Application - Change of use from workshop to dwelling including (i) erection of 2 storey rear extension; (ii) 3 bay garage to serve existing and proposed dwellings (following demolition of existing single garage) and (iii) alterations to existing vehicular access as amended by letter received 2 May 2007.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£255,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2008)
£155,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Queen Street homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², The Old Smithy runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,761
Street avg £3,782
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 183 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newmarket district page.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB8 9QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.9dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 9 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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