What kind of home is 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY last change hands?

7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY last sold for £230,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and October 2023, 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY rose from £130,000 to £230,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE1 4EY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY use?

The latest EPC at 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

7 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 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

Police records around 7 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 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

What is the nearest station to 7 Chain Close, PE1 4EY?

The closest rail stop to 7 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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7 Chain Close, Peterborough, PE1 4EY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Chain Close

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

7 Chain Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Peterborough (PE1 4EY). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 44.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £230,000.

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Sept 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chain Close, Peterborough, PE1 4EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Chain Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£230,000
+76.9%over 10 years
12 December 2012
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE1 4EY: £206,000 (2022–2020).

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.

Years Held for 7 Chain Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,382

Street avg £2,569

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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