What kind of home is 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP last sold for £135,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in February 2002, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

Across 2 sales between February 2002 and October 2024, 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP rose from £45,000 to £135,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The current EPC rating for 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP use?

The latest EPC at 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

51 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 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP in?

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

What is crime like near 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

Police records around 51 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 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest primary school to 51 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 51 Shortfen, PE2 5NP?

The closest underground stop to 51 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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51 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 51 Shortfen

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

51 Shortfen is a mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 30.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 56.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £135,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£135,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2024Most recent
£135,000
+200.0%over 22 years
12 February 2002
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5NP: £185,000 (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 years held, 51 Shortfen runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,552

Street avg £1,285

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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.

£175k

1 Brewerne, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NJ

£174k

1 Clayton, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SB

3 bed

£180k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SN

£171k

1 Braybrook, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SH

£163k

1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville

PE2 5EG

2 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Blackmead, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PU

4 bed1 bath

£195k

1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5UQ

2 bed

£156k

1 Bringhurst, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5RS

3 bed

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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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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51 Shortfen, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.