What kind of home is 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ last sold for £196,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £37,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

Across 6 sales between September 1996 and October 2022, 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ rose from £37,000 to £196,000, a change of £159,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ have?

The current EPC rating for 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ use?

The latest EPC at 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ in?

68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ sits in Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, Peterborough. It falls within the PE2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

Police records around 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ 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 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

The closest primary school to 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ is Ormiston Meadows Academy (193m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Bushfield Academy (603m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ?

The closest underground stop to 68 Sevenacres, PE2 5XJ is Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway), 1.1km away.

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68 Sevenacres, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5XJ

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 68 Sevenacres

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

68 Sevenacres is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 53% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2022 for £196,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Apr 2023

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Sevenacres, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Sevenacres 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 68 Sevenacres has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£196,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2022Most recent
£196,000
+53.7%over 7 years
7 September 2015
£127,500
+8.5%over 10 years
26 May 2005
£117,500
+74.1%over 3 years
18 January 2002
£67,500
+40.6%over 1 year
13 August 2000
£48,000
+29.7%over 3 years
26 September 1996
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 5XJ: £230,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in PE2 5XJ

On the street

Versus other Sevenacres homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 68 Sevenacres stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,925

Street avg £2,437

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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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

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ormiston Meadows Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 5XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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