What kind of home is 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY last change hands?

5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY last sold for £206,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 1996 and October 2020, 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY rose from £45,000 to £206,000, a change of £161,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE1 4EY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY use?

The latest EPC at 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY in?

5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY sits in Peterborough. It falls within the PE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

Police records around 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY show an average of 25 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Drugs makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

The closest primary school to 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is Thomas Deacon Academy (333m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thomas Deacon Academy (333m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

The closest rail stop to 5 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is Peterborough Rail Station, 2.0km away. The nearest underground option is Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway), 2.7km away.

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5 Chain Close, Peterborough, PE1 4EY

Solar panels4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Chain Close

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

5 Chain Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Peterborough (PE1 4EY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Sold October 2020 for £206,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 15% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Chain Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Oct 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2019from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chain Close, Peterborough, PE1 4EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chain Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Price for 5 Chain Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£206,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2020Most recent
£206,000
+19.8%over 3 years
16 December 2016
£172,000
+2.4%over 8 years
4 January 2008
£168,000
+273.3%over 11 years
26 September 1996
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE1 4EY: £230,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in PE1 4EY

On the street

Versus other Chain Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Chain Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,075

Street avg £2,600

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

25/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Peterborough Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thomas Deacon Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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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 4EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE1 4EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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