Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA
2 planning records
Estimated value
£244,000
- Since the 2011 sale (£150,000)+63%
- Against PE1 2JA's recent median (£149,995)+63%
Newest record on this page: July 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
145 m²
1561 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£244,000
- Against its 2011 sale (£150,000)+63%
- Against PE1 2JA's recent median (£149,995)+63%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Cambridge Avenue is modelled from its 145 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PE1 2JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
145 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011
Recent sales in PE1 2JA
5 sales, median £149,995 (2018–2003)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
17 Cambridge Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
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
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 17 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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About 17 Cambridge Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
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).
Held since August 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 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 £244,000 sits 62.7% 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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
17 Cambridge Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 July 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2020from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromF34toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
78%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Cambridge Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
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
2decisions2extensions15documents11nearby
- 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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Versus other Cambridge Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
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
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Peterborough district page.
Crime
832/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.
Nearest schools
- Gladstone Primary AcademyPrimary242m
- Queen's Drive Infant SchoolPrimary442m
- All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary676m
- The King's (The Cathedral) SchoolAll-through700m
Nearest stops
- Peterborough Rail StationRailway station1.2km
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)Subway entrance2.0km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences4,143 reports36%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,868 reports16%
- Shoplifting963 reports8%
- Criminal Damage & Arson855 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE1 2JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Cambridge Avenue is modelled from its 145 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PE1 2JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 17 Cambridge Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Cambridge Avenue was lodged in July 2020 at band C and is valid until July 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 Cambridge Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 40 schools and 2 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PE1 2JA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Cambridge Avenue is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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