5 THE WATER GARDENS
WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE13 1LD
£425,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
151 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£425,000 Sep 2021
Price per m²
£2,815/m²
Local average
£279,795 (+51.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,731 of 33,755)
Street crime
187 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Stunning Location
- Lake & Field Views
- Walk Into Town
- 1/4 Acre Plot
- 3 W.C's
- Excellent Presentation
- Garden Terrace
- Landscaped Gardens
- Sought After Area
- Excellent Room Proportions
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
SHOWER ROOM 4' 10" x 6' 4" (1.47m x 1.93m) Window to front, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, low level WC, hand wash basin in built in vanity unit, shower cubicle with mains shower
LOUNGE 19' 10" x 12' 06" (6.05m x 3.81m) Window to front, radiator, brick built feature fireplace, two openings through to dining room
DINING ROOM 19' 10" x 9' 04" (6.05m x 2.84m) Window to rear, radiator
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 22' 0" x 9' 11" (6.71m x 3.02m) Range of wall and base units with built in lighting, sink, door to side leading to garden, integrated cooker & microwave, electric hob and hood, integrated washing machine, integrated dish washer, spotlights to ceiling, radiator, integrated fridge freezer
BEDROOM ONE 14' 09" x 12' 04" (4.5m x 3.76m) Window to front, window to side, radiator, TV point, Telephone point
BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 10' 11" (3.63m x 3.33m) Window to side, radiator, telephone point
BEDROOM THREE 11' 01" x 10' 0" (3.38m x 3.05m) Window to side, radiator
BATHROOM 7' 11" x 5' 10" (2.41m x 1.78m) Shaver point, bath, window to rear, heated towel rail, tiled floor, spotlights to ceiling, low level WC, hand wash basin, underfloor heating
LANDING Built in walk in cupboard with built in lighting, doors to:
WC W.C
BEDROOM FOUR 18' 02" x 15' 07" (5.54m x 4.75m) Two windows to front, window to rear, radiator, spotlights to ceiling, built in wardrobes
FRONT OF PROPERTY Block paved driveway leading to garage, landscaped garden consisting of a range of beds and borders and lawned areas, side access, outside tap, outside lighting, power socket
GARAGE 33' 04" x 10' 06" (10.16m x 3.2m) Electric up and over door to the front, door to the side, windows to both sides, sensor security light at front
REAR GARDEN Landscaped gardens with a range of lawns, borders and beds, block paved area, outside tap, terrace area, oil tank, shed, vegetable patch
SIDE OF PROPERTY Patio area
GARDEN ROOM 8' 10" x 8' 09" (2.69m x 2.67m) Currently used as a potting shed, door to front
BOILER CUPBOARD Accessed via from the outside which houses a free standing boiler
SERVICES & INFO This home is connected to mains drainage and oil fired central heating with UPVC double glazing. It is council tax band E
LOCATION Sitting in the county of Cambridgeshire in Fenland, Wisbech is known as the capital of the Fens.
It's situated within 13.6 miles of the Norfolk town of Kings Lynn, 22.6 miles of the Cambridgeshire city of Peterborough and 26.5 miles of the Norfolk coast.
TOWN INFORMATION Wisbech is packed with amenities including supermarkets, eateries, cinemas, primary & secondary schools, college & further education schools, sports centre plus a traditional market place and high street with local, independent shops.
FACILITIES ** The nearest train station is in March, 10 miles away, this links to Ely, Cambridge and Peterborough, Kings Lynn train station is within 14.2 miles and operates mostly with the Great Northern line into Kings Cross but with some additional peak services operated by Greater Anglia into Liverpool Street, London.
There is a bus station in the town centre, with services running to Kings Lynn, March and Peterborough.
Listed by
Wisbech
Hockeys
Reference: 107342846
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 22/04/2026
Expiry date: 21/04/2036
Current heating cost: £1,315/year
Potential heating cost: £1,159/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £7,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15205335 Recent
Property Details
Street: 5 The Water Gardens
Town: WISBECH
Postcode: PE13 1LD
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 22/05/2022
Work Completed: 18/02/2022
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2185773
Property Details
Street: 5 The Water Gardens
Town: WISBECH
Postcode: PE13 1LD
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 02/11/2004
Work Completed: 06/10/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #10895858
Property Details
Street: 5 The Water Gardens
Town: WISBECH
Postcode: PE13 1LD
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 23/03/2015
Work Completed: 10/03/2015
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15984370 Recent
Property Details
Street: 5 The Water Gardens
Town: WISBECH
Postcode: PE13 1LD
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 08/10/2023
Work Completed: 29/09/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
98% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £425,000 | +97.7% |
| Sold | 04/09/2013 (12 years ago) | £215,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ASHDALE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JH | £400,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 57B NORTH BRINK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JX | £885,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 7 BRAMPTON CLOSE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LU | £385,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached |
| 72 BARTON ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LE | £500,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 5 BRAMPTON CLOSE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LU | £475,000 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| 59 NORTH BRINK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JX | £465,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 15 BRAMPTON CLOSE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LU | £370,000 | 09/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 PURBECK CLOSE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LS | £440,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 4 MARLBOROUGH COURT, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LT | £430,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 74 BARTON ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LE | £320,000 | 08/03/2022 | Detached |
| 4 ASHDALE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JH | £335,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 BRAMPTON CLOSE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LU | £365,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached |
| 11 WOODCOTE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LX | £360,000 | 18/11/2021 | Detached |
| 9 ASHDALE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JH | £395,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 ASHDALE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1JH | £340,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached |
| 3 RICHMOND COURT, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LR | £280,000 | 19/07/2021 | Detached |
| 4 RICHMOND COURT, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LR | £290,000 | 05/07/2021 | Detached |
| 70 BARTON ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LE | £350,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |
| 15 WOODCOTE PARK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 1LX | £365,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £407,895 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Fenland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Fenland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Fenland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Barton Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Second-Hand Bookshop | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | North Brink Hair and Beauty | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | North Cambridgeshire Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | March | 7.5 miles |
| Train station | Watlington | 10.0 miles |
| University | University of Lincoln - Holbeach Campus | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 187 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Grammar School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2022 |
| Cambian Wisbech School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 7 May 2024 |
| On Track Education Services Ltd | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 14 May 2023 |
| Peckover Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2011 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).