17 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
About 17 Cambridge Avenue
17 Cambridge Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Peterborough (PE1 2JA). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 76.7% above the 2011 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 32.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Energy performance
17 Cambridge Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 17 Cambridge Avenue.
2 applications on record at 17 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
- Jun 2018ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
No. 15 rear 2 storey extension. No. 17 side and rear 2 storey extension and 1st floor extension
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/00689/HHFUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionSept 2018Decision
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Sales history & valuation
17 Cambridge Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£265,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£150,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 August 2011Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PE1 2JA: £149,995 (2018–2003).
Nearby sales in PE1 2JA
8 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
Sold Sept 2018
£195,0003 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
Sold May 2014
£149,9955 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
Sold Mar 2007
£139,99515 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
Sold Aug 2005
£165,0009 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
Sold Mar 2003
£123,000
Versus other Cambridge Avenue homes
On price per m², 17 Cambridge Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,034
Street avg £1,537
Floor Area
145 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 6.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
25/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.2 km
Peterborough Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Gladstone Primary Academy. 40 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB







