21 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
About 21 Shortfen
21 Shortfen is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since October 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 158.8% above the 2003 sale of £42,500. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 55 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £495 · Includes VAT
Planning history
21 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.
Sales history & valuation
21 Shortfen valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£42,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 October 2003Most recent
£42,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5NP: £140,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in PE2 5NP
51 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
Sold Oct 2024
£135,00027 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
Sold Aug 2024
£105,00018 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
Sold Mar 2024
£195,00058 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
Sold Jun 2023
£140,00050 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP
Sold Nov 2022
£192,000
Versus other Shortfen homes
On price per m², 21 Shortfen runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£867
Street avg £1,619
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay
PE2 5SX
1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville
PE2 5EG
1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay
PE2 5UQ
1 Burswood, Orton Goldhay
PE2 5LQ
1 Church Drive, Orton Waterville
PE2 5EX
1 Bringhurst, Orton Goldhay
PE2 5RS
1 Clayton, Orton Goldhay
PE2 5SB
1 Cheyney Court, Orton Malborne
PE2 5NY
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.8dB







