What kind of home is 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT?

1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT last change hands?

1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT last sold for £231,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT?

1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft). That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE29 1RT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT?

1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT 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 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT in?

1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT sits in Hartford, Huntingdon, Huntingdon. It falls within the PE29 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 68% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT?

The closest primary school to 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT is Hartford Infant and Preschool (225m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT?

The closest rail stop to 1 Drake Close, PE29 1RT is Huntingdon Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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1 Drake Close, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1RT

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Drake Close

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

1 Drake Close is an end-of-terrace house in Hartford, Huntingdon, Huntingdon (PE29 1RT). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (August 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 is 43.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD56toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Drake Close, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Drake Close 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.

Latest sale on 1 Drake Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£231,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 August 2016Most recent
£231,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE29 1RT: £195,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in PE29 1RT

On the street

Versus other Drake Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Drake Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,763

Street avg £1,796

On par

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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 Huntingdon district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Huntingdon Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hartford Infant and Preschool. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE29 1RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE29 1RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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