53 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £343,466 , which equates to approximately £523 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jul 2013 for £199,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,466, representing a 72.6% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,466 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Old Forge Way
  • 4.3% higher than the average in the CB22 3BZ postcode area
  • and 42.8% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,466
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£523
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from good to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB22 3BZ

23 rd / 34
Price Rank
4% higher than average
28 th / 31
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
4 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB22 3BZ , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 31 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,466
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
4 Jul 2013
£199,000
Leasehold
+13.7 %
16 Nov 2007
£175,000
Leasehold
+110.8 %
23 Oct 2000
£83,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £351,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £327,505
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2005
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £280,750
sale date: 18 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 53 Old Forge Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jul 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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