What kind of home is 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ sell for?

44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ last sold for £120,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,500 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and August 2024, 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ rose from £26,500 to £120,000, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

The current EPC rating for 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 5UQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ use?

The latest EPC at 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ 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 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ in?

44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ sits in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Peterborough. It falls within the PE2 postcode district.

Is 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ in a safe area?

Police records around 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ 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 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

The closest primary school to 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ is Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation (297m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Bushfield Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ?

The closest underground stop to 44 Birchwood, PE2 5UQ is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 2.0km away.

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44 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5UQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 44 Birchwood

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

44 Birchwood is a semi-detached house in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 14.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 89.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in August 2024.

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE42toC70

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Birchwood, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Birchwood 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 44 Birchwood has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2024Most recent
£120,000
+352.8%over 24 years
18 April 2000
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5UQ: £160,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PE2 5UQ

On the street

Versus other Birchwood homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

44 Birchwood outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,158

Street avg £2,324

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£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

£120k

1 Alnwick, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SG

£162k

1 Brewerne, Orton Malborne

PE2 5NJ

£167k

1 Bifield, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5SN

£112k

1 Collingham, Orton Goldhay

PE2 5TN

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

2.0 km

Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 5UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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