What kind of home is 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

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

What was the last sold price for 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

2 Leighton, PE2 5QB last sold for £175,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £26,500 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

Across 4 sales between May 1999 and October 2024, 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB rose from £26,500 to £175,000, a change of £148,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

2 Leighton, PE2 5QB has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5QB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB use?

The latest EPC at 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

2 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.

Which area is 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB in?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

Police records around 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB 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 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB?

The closest underground stop to 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 1.6km away. In total there are 3 underground stops within the surrounding area.

Does 2 Leighton, PE2 5QB have flooding or noise concerns?

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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2 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QB

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Leighton

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

2 Leighton is a mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 121 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 55 EPCs). Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 73.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £175,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jul 2024

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

Price for 2 Leighton has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£175,000
+52.2%over 16 years
1 February 2008
£114,995
+17.3%over 1 year
11 May 2006
£98,000
+269.8%over 6 years
27 May 1999
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5QB: £185,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PE2 5QB

On the street

Versus other Leighton homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Leighton lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,446

Street avg £1,150

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Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.

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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

9/mo

Steady 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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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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.