What kind of home is 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

126 Leighton, PE2 5QE is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

126 Leighton, PE2 5QE last sold for £127,500 in February 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and February 2021, 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE rose from £59,000 to £127,500, a change of £68,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

The current EPC rating for 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

126 Leighton, PE2 5QE has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE use?

The latest EPC at 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

126 Leighton, PE2 5QE 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 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE in?

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

How safe is the area around 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

Police records around 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE 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.

What schools are near 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

The closest primary school to 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE is Leighton Primary and Preschool (76m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nene Park Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

The closest underground stop to 126 Leighton, PE2 5QE is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 1.6km away. In total there are 3 underground stops within the surrounding area.

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126 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 126 Leighton

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

126 Leighton is a mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5QE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2002–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 is 46.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 69% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2021 for £127,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC72toD64

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 126 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

126 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£127,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2021Most recent
£127,500
+116.1%over 18 years
18 August 2002
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5QE: £170,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PE2 5QE

On the street

Versus other Leighton homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,301

Street avg £1,272

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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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.

£182k

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1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville

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3 bed

£167k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

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1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SX

1 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Blackmead, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PU

4 bed1 bath

£162k

1 Brewerne, Orton Malborne

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1 Beverstone, Orton Brimbles

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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.

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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

0.1 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 5QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 5QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.5dB

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 126 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.