# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (PE1 3BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 49 HIGHBURY STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH PE1 3BE |
| Price | £193,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 82 m² |
| Last sold | £193,000 Jul 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/08/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £783/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,735

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£10)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2613-2180-2592-0961)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Conveniently situated close to local amenities, schools, transport links, and Peterborough city centre, the property benefits from an excellent location that continues to attract both buyers and renters.

**DESCRIPTION**

Located in a popular residential area of PE1, this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers looking to take their first step onto the property ladder, while also appealing to investors seeking a property in an area of strong rental demand.

The accommodation comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and comfortable living space designed to suit modern living. The versatile layout provides both convenience and practicality, making it ideal for couples, small families, or professional tenants.

**Reception 1** 11' 11" x 7' 11" ( 3.63m x 2.41m )

**Reception 2** 12' 1" x 11' 11" ( 3.68m x 3.63m )

**Kitchen** 8' 11" x 7' 5" ( 2.72m x 2.26m )

**Bathroom** 

**First Floor** 

**Bedroom 1** 12' 1" x 11' 11" ( 3.68m x 3.63m )

**Bedroom 2** 12' 1" x 11' 11" ( 3.68m x 3.63m )

**En-Suite** 

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/90649029/1284249)

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/90649029/1284250) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 49 HIGHBURY STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BE | £193,000 | 18/07/2023 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 DOGSTHORPE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3AQ | £160,000 | 14/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 VICTORIA STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BJ | £162,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 106 DOGSTHORPE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3AL | £205,000 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 ST MARTINS STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BB | £140,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 ALMA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3AN | £148,000 | 14/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 251 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2PL | £91,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 66 ALMA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3AW | £187,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 247 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2PL | £110,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 ST MARTINS STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BD | £145,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 94 ST MARTINS STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BD | £110,000 | 02/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 34 ST MARTINS STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BD | £125,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 51 DOGSTHORPE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3AG | £151,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 235 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2PL | £140,000 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £144,154 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £168,853 (34 Terraced, PE1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +14.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Peterborough). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £883/mo
- **Realistic:** £981/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,079/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Craig St, PE1 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,354/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 16.1%
- **10y growth:** 42.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Peterborough; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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