What kind of home is 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA last sold for £163,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in March 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and February 2017, 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA rose from £135,000 to £163,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE1 4JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA 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 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA in?

5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA sits in Peterborough. It falls within the PE1 postcode district.

Is 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA show an average of 832 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

The closest primary school to 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA is Dogsthorpe Academy (196m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thomas Deacon Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA?

The closest rail stop to 5 Chestnut Avenue, PE1 4JA is Peterborough Rail Station, 2.7km away.

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5 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4JA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Chestnut Avenue

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

5 Chestnut Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Peterborough (PE1 4JA). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 48.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2016

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chestnut Avenue 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.

5 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£163,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2017Most recent
£163,000
+20.7%over 9 years
29 March 2007
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE1 4JA: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PE1 4JA

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Chestnut Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,734

Street avg £1,916

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 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.

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Crime

832/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

Peterborough Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dogsthorpe Academy. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE1 4JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE1 4JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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