What kind of home is 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

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

When did 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE last change hands?

139 Leighton, PE2 5QE last sold for £170,000 in December 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £31,500 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1998 and December 2022, 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE rose from £31,500 to £170,000, a change of £138,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE have?

The current EPC rating for 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

139 Leighton, PE2 5QE has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE use?

The latest EPC at 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

139 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 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE in?

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

What is crime like near 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

Police records around 139 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 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

The closest primary school to 139 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 is the nearest station to 139 Leighton, PE2 5QE?

The closest underground stop to 139 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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139 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QE

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 139 Leighton

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

139 Leighton is a mid-terrace house in Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5QE). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last sale on file: £170,000 in December 2022. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. At 119 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (98 m² median across 37 EPCs). Across 1998–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 11.8% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 96.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 4)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jun 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2015from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jun 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 139 Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

139 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 139 Leighton has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£170,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2022Most recent
£170,000
+70.0%over 7 years
13 March 2015
£100,000
-13.0%over 7 years
25 October 2007
£115,000
+19.8%over 1 year
27 January 2006
£96,000
+204.8%over 7 years
6 February 1998
£31,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5QE: £148,000 (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.

139 Leighton outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £1,260

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£182k

1 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay

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2 bed

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1 Chapel Lane, Orton Waterville

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Brudenell, Orton Goldhay

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1 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Blackmead, Orton Malborne

PE2 5PU

4 bed1 bath

£170k

1 Clayton, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SB

3 bed

£167k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SN

£220k

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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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 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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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