What type of property is 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

16 Leighton, PE2 5QB is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

16 Leighton, PE2 5QB has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5QB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

16 Leighton, PE2 5QB 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.

Where is 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB located?

16 Leighton, PE2 5QB sits in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough. It falls within the PE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

Police records around 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB 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.

Which schools serve 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

The closest primary school to 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB is Leighton Primary and Preschool (247m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nene Park Academy (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

The closest underground stop to 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 1.6km away. In total there are 3 underground stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 16 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.37 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 53.45 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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16 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 16 Leighton

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

16 Leighton is a mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 84 m² it's 15.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 55 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromC73toD67

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2026from Apr 2015

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Leighton 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.

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

Current estimate

£117,000

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 5QB: £185,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PE2 5QB

On the street

Versus other Leighton homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Leighton is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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.

£120k

1 Alnwick, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SG

£112k

1 Collingham, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5TN

£110k

1 Cheyney Court, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NY

£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

1.6 km

Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Leighton Primary and Preschool. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE2 5QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 5QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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