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18 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 Shortfen

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

18 Shortfen is an end-of-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £195,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 57.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromE52toD66
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Shortfen has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

Latest sale on 18 Shortfen was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£195,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2024Most recent

    £195,000

    +65.3%over 13 years

  2. 9 November 2010

    £118,000

    +3.5%over 4 years

  3. 27 January 2006

    £114,000

    +192.3%over 4 years

  4. 31 January 2001

    £39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5NP: £140,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Shortfen homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 18 Shortfen runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £1,285

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Shortfen

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

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.
£192k

1 Blackmead, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PU

4 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SN

£195k

1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5UQ

2 bed
£175k

1 Brewerne, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NJ

£174k

1 Clayton, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SB

3 bed
£204k

1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SX

1 bed2 bath
£171k

1 Braybrook, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SH

£163k

1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville

PE2 5EG

2 bed1 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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

Leighton Primary and Preschool. 21 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 PE2 5NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE2 5NP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 5NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

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 18 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.