What kind of home is 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW sell for?

6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW last sold for £149,950 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PE2 9SW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW use?

The latest EPC at 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW 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 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW in?

6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW sits in Peterborough. It falls within the PE2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

Police records around 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW 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 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

The closest primary school to 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW is Nene Valley Primary School (346m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nene Park Academy (2.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW?

The closest underground stop to 6 Buttercream Drive, PE2 9SW is Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway), 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Peterborough Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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6 Buttercream Drive, Peterborough, PE2 9SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 6 Buttercream Drive

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

6 Buttercream Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Peterborough (PE2 9SW). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 10 years since the last transfer (June 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 34% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

6 Buttercream Drive sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Buttercream Drive, Peterborough, PE2 9SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Buttercream Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£149,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2016Most recent
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE2 9SW: £215,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PE2 9SW

On the street

Versus other Buttercream Drive homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 6 Buttercream Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,585

Street avg £2,604

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

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.

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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

1.1 km

Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.3 km

Nene Valley Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE2 9SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE2 9SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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