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23 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 23 Shortfen

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

23 Shortfen is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 51 m² this is the 8th 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.

Held since March 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 54.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 sits 112.5% above the 2003 sale of £48,000. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 55 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromD63toC77
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
43%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

23 Shortfen's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 54.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2003)

£48,000

Growth on file: 54.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2003Most recent

    £48,000

    +54.8%over 10 months

  2. 20 May 2002

    £31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5NP: £173,000 (2026–2024).

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.

On years held, 23 Shortfen stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£941

Street avg £1,604

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Shortfen

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £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.
£210k

1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SX

1 bed2 bath
£172k

1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville

PE2 5EG

2 bed1 bath
£182k

1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5UQ

2 bed
£234k

1 Burswood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5LQ

2 bed
£280k

1 Church Drive, Orton Waterville

PE2 5EX

2 bed
£153k

1 Bringhurst, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5RS

3 bed
£170k

1 Clayton, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SB

3 bed
£110k

1 Cheyney Court, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NY

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

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.

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