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5 Boswell Close, Peterborough, PE1 3LZ

Solar panels
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Boswell Close

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

5 Boswell Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Peterborough (PE1 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 69.5% above the 2017 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017).

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Oct 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC74
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Feb 2015from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromC74toD55
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2015from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Boswell Close, Peterborough, PE1 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Boswell Close has no planning applications on record.

13

But the area is active

13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Boswell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 October 2017Most recent

    £128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE1 3LZ: £187,000 (2024–2004).

On the street

Versus other Boswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Boswell Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,506

Street avg £2,075

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Boswell Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£217k

1 Burns Close

PE1 3JJ

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£200k

1 Boswell Close

PE1 3LZ

3 bed
£238k

1 Christopher Close

PE1 3YA

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Dogsthorpe Grove

PE1 3AX

3 bed
£252k

1 Fairchild Way

PE1 3TL

3 bed1 bath
£153k

1 Crown Street

PE1 3HX

3 bed
£314k

1 Cecil Road

PE1 3PU

3 bed1 bath
£411k

1 Airedale Close

PE1 3PD

3 bed2 bath
Area

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.
Full Peterborough report

Crime

25/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

Peterborough Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fulbridge Academy. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE1 3LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE1 3LZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE1 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Boswell Close, Peterborough, PE1 3LZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.