What kind of home is 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

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

What energy rating does 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP use?

The latest EPC at 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP in?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

Police records around 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP show an average of 419 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest primary school to 20 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.

How well connected is 20 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest underground stop to 20 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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20 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Shortfen

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

20 Shortfen is an end-of-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 52 m² this is the 9th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–129 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 56 units on file.

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 55 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

20 Shortfen's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Oct 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Apr 2026from Jun 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£105,000

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: £173,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PE2 5NP

On the street

Versus other Shortfen homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Shortfen runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

£110k

1 Cheyney Court, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NY

£112k

1 Collingham, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5TN

£120k

1 Alnwick, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SG

£132k

1 Bodesway, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PJ

£145k

1 Bushfield House, Bushfield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5RQ

£153k

1 Bringhurst, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5RS

3 bed

£156k

1 Braybrook, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SH

£162k

1 Brewerne, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NJ

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

419/mo

Falling 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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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