2 Bishops Close, Peterborough, PE1 5LX
About 2 Bishops Close
2 Bishops Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Peterborough (PE1 5LX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 50.4% above the 2017 sale of £125,000. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 80 m² it's 29% larger than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 24 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingOff road
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Planning history
2 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2 Bishops Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
11 May 2017Most recent
£125,000
+34.4%over 13 years6 May 2004
£93,000
+77.1%over 2 years19 June 2001
£52,500
+59.1%over 3 years26 June 1997
£33,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in PE1 5LX: £73,000 (2009–1996).
Versus other Bishops Close homes
2 Bishops Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 69 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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Crime
25/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.5 km
Peterborough Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
City of Peterborough Academy. 25 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB