What kind of home is 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP 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 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP in?

2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP sits in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough. It falls within the PE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

Police records around 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest primary school to 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is Leighton Primary and Preschool (342m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nene Park Academy (901m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest underground stop to 2 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 1.3km away. In total there are 3 underground stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Shortfen

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

2 Shortfen is a semi-detached house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 116 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jul 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

77%46%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Shortfen has no planning applications on record.

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.

2 Shortfen has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in PE2 5NP

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.

On habitable rooms, 2 Shortfen stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

£220k

1 Beverstone, Orton Brimbles

PE2 5YN

£228k

1 Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PS

£204k

1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SX

1 bed2 bath

£247k

1 Beckingham, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5TL

3 bed1 bath

£249k

1 Burswood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5LQ

2 bed

£195k

1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5UQ

2 bed

£192k

1 Blackmead, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PU

4 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SN

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

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.

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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 PE2 5NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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