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18 PENROSE GARDENS

WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE13 2HP

4 beds 136 m² Listed 14 Oct 2011 (-5406d)

£215,000

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# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PE13 2HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE13 2HP |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £197,500 Feb 2013 |

## Description

**ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** UPVC double glazed door with stained glass inset to

**HALL** **** double airing cupboard housing alarm control, two radiators, power points, laminate flooring, access to roof space

**LOUNGE** **17' 10" x 11' 6" (5.44m x 3.51m)** Livingflame gas fire with tiled hearth and matching tiled sides, timber mantle and surround, radiator, wall light points, UPVC double glazing.  Archway to

**DINING** **ROOM** **11' 7" x 11' 6" (3.53m x 3.51m)** radiator, wall light points, UPVC double glazed sliding doors to Conservatory.  Arch to

**STUDY** **10' 3" x 9' 9" (3.12m x 2.97m)** underfloor heating, UPVC double glazing

**CONSERVATORY** **** UPVC double glazed windows, polycarbonate roof, tiled floor with underfloor heating, power points, wall light points

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **14' 4" x 11' 8" (4.37m x 3.56m)** matching range of base and wall units including integral wine rack with roll edge work surfaces and matching splashbacks, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit, space for Range with extractor over, integral fitted fridge/freezer, radiator, inset spotlighting, UPVC double glazing

**REAR** **HALL** **** UPVC double glazed door to outside

**CLOAKROOM** **** with suite comprising pedestal wash handbasin, low flush WC, UPVC double glazing

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **7' 8" x 6' 3" (2.34m x 1.91m)** wall cupboards, work surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher under, single radiator, UPVC double glazed window, door to roof space, wall mounted gas fired boiler

**BEDROOM** **1** **11' 9" x 9' 8 to front of wardrobes" (3.58m x 2.95m)** fitted furniture including night tables, display shelving and lockers, wardrobes, drawers, shelving and dressing table with mirror, radiator, power points, UPVC double glazing

**BEDROOM** **2** **11' 8" x 9' 9" (3.56m x 2.97m)** fitted wardrobe cupboards and chests of drawers, radiator, UPVC double glazing

**BEDROOM** **3** **10' 8" x 9' 8" (3.25m x 2.95m)** fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, UPVC double glazing

**BEDROOM** **4** **10' 9" x 9' 8" (3.28m x 2.95m)** radiator, UPVC double glazing

**BATHROOM** **9' 8" x 9' 7" (2.95m x 2.92m)** coloured suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and tiled top, pedestal wash handbasin, bidet, low flush WC, tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, light and shaver point, radiator, ceramic wall and floor tiling, UPVC double glazing

**OUTSIDE** **** Front garden with dwarf brick wall driveway with ample parking and turning leading to the GARAGE with electric roller shutter door, power and lighting, potential for overhead storage.  Enclosed rear garden and laid to brickweave patio, lawn, borders and trees, small patio, secure access to the front of the property on both sides.  Flagged courtyard with 2 useful timber garden sheds.

**SERVICES** **** Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

**POSSESSION** **** Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

**VIEWING** **** Strictly by appointment with the Agent Maxey Grounds & Co

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/20359674/1433447) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9519397
- **Address:** 18 Penrose Gardens, WISBECH, PE13 2HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/05/2013
- **Work Completed:** 19/03/2013
- **Items:** 12 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP | £197,500 | 01/02/2013 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY | £210,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 55B RAMNOTH ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JB | £275,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached |
| 4 ARLES AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SS | £212,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 21 PECKOVER DRIVE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HZ | £431,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 MAYFLOWER ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HR | £510,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 32 LES BAUX PLACE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SU | £325,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 FOURTH AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2BU | £250,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 FLAT QUAKER LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JQ | £400,000 | 20/09/2022 | Detached |
| 34 MANSELL ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SP | £320,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP | £290,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| MANORIAL LODGE MEADOWGATE LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JH | £368,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 23 MANSELL ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SP | £285,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 65 MONEY BANK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JG | £405,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 PECKOVER DRIVE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HZ | £320,000 | 21/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY | £204,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY | £335,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 28 QUAKER LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JQ | £150,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP | £250,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 6 STOW GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HS | £347,500 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 30 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP | £270,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 22 ARLES AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SS | £210,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 24 EIGHTH AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2BW | £300,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 11 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY | £220,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £270,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £303,875 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £277,688 (61 Detached, PE13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £754/mo
- **Realistic:** £838/mo
- **Optimistic:** £922/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.4%
- **10y growth:** 40.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Fenland; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 41%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Floor area

136 m²

Last sold

£197,500 Feb 2013

Local average

£277,688 (-22.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,231 of 33,755)

Street crime

235 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Spacious Detached Bungalow
3 Reception Rooms
Conservatory
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Ropom & Cloakroom
4 Double Bedrooms
Garage
Ample Parking
Enclosed Rear Garden
No Upward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

ENTRANCE PORCH ** UPVC double glazed door with stained glass inset to

HALL double airing cupboard housing alarm control, two radiators, power points, laminate flooring, access to roof space

LOUNGE 17' 10" x 11' 6" (5.44m x 3.51m) Livingflame gas fire with tiled hearth and matching tiled sides, timber mantle and surround, radiator, wall light points, UPVC double glazing. Archway to

DINING ROOM 11' 7" x 11' 6" (3.53m x 3.51m) radiator, wall light points, UPVC double glazed sliding doors to Conservatory. Arch to

STUDY 10' 3" x 9' 9" (3.12m x 2.97m) underfloor heating, UPVC double glazing

CONSERVATORY UPVC double glazed windows, polycarbonate roof, tiled floor with underfloor heating, power points, wall light points

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 4" x 11' 8" (4.37m x 3.56m) matching range of base and wall units including integral wine rack with roll edge work surfaces and matching splashbacks, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit, space for Range with extractor over, integral fitted fridge/freezer, radiator, inset spotlighting, UPVC double glazing

REAR HALL UPVC double glazed door to outside

CLOAKROOM with suite comprising pedestal wash handbasin, low flush WC, UPVC double glazing

UTILITY ROOM 7' 8" x 6' 3" (2.34m x 1.91m) wall cupboards, work surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher under, single radiator, UPVC double glazed window, door to roof space, wall mounted gas fired boiler

BEDROOM 1 11' 9" x 9' 8 to front of wardrobes" (3.58m x 2.95m) fitted furniture including night tables, display shelving and lockers, wardrobes, drawers, shelving and dressing table with mirror, radiator, power points, UPVC double glazing

BEDROOM 2 11' 8" x 9' 9" (3.56m x 2.97m) fitted wardrobe cupboards and chests of drawers, radiator, UPVC double glazing

BEDROOM 3 10' 8" x 9' 8" (3.25m x 2.95m) fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, UPVC double glazing

BEDROOM 4 10' 9" x 9' 8" (3.28m x 2.95m) radiator, UPVC double glazing

BATHROOM 9' 8" x 9' 7" (2.95m x 2.92m) coloured suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and tiled top, pedestal wash handbasin, bidet, low flush WC, tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, light and shaver point, radiator, ceramic wall and floor tiling, UPVC double glazing

OUTSIDE Front garden with dwarf brick wall driveway with ample parking and turning leading to the GARAGE with electric roller shutter door, power and lighting, potential for overhead storage. Enclosed rear garden and laid to brickweave patio, lawn, borders and trees, small patio, secure access to the front of the property on both sides. Flagged courtyard with 2 useful timber garden sheds.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

POSSESSION Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

VIEWING ** Strictly by appointment with the Agent Maxey Grounds & Co

Listed by

Wisbech

Maxey Grounds & Co LLP

Reference: 20359674

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9519397

Property Details

Street: 18 Penrose Gardens

Town: WISBECH

Postcode: PE13 2HP

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/05/2013

Work Completed: 19/03/2013

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/02/2013 (13 years ago)	£197,500	—

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
15 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY	£210,000	12/12/2025	Detached
55B RAMNOTH ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JB	£275,000	24/03/2023	Detached
4 ARLES AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SS	£212,000	16/12/2022	Detached
21 PECKOVER DRIVE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HZ	£431,000	15/12/2022	Detached
8 MAYFLOWER ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HR	£510,000	24/11/2022	Detached
32 LES BAUX PLACE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SU	£325,000	06/10/2022	Detached
4 FOURTH AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2BU	£250,000	06/10/2022	Detached
2 FLAT QUAKER LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JQ	£400,000	20/09/2022	Detached
34 MANSELL ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SP	£320,000	15/09/2022	Detached
Same street 3 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP	£290,000	09/08/2022	Detached
MANORIAL LODGE MEADOWGATE LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JH	£368,000	09/08/2022	Detached
23 MANSELL ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SP	£285,000	05/08/2022	Detached
65 MONEY BANK, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JG	£405,000	27/07/2022	Detached
6 PECKOVER DRIVE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HZ	£320,000	21/06/2022	Detached
1 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY	£204,000	15/06/2022	Detached
10 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY	£335,000	27/05/2022	Detached
28 QUAKER LANE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2JQ	£150,000	06/04/2022	Detached
Same street 22 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP	£250,000	26/11/2021	Detached
6 STOW GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HS	£347,500	23/11/2021	Detached
Same street 30 PENROSE GARDENS, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2HP	£270,000	30/09/2021	Detached
22 ARLES AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SS	£210,000	30/09/2021	Detached
24 EIGHTH AVENUE, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2BW	£300,000	29/09/2021	Detached
11 WILLOW WAY, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2SY	£220,000	29/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £270,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £303,875 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.4%

10y growth 40.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Fenland. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 13.7%

10y (index) 41%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Fenland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £754/mo

Realistic £838/mo

Optimistic £922/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Fenland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The College of West Anglia	0.1 miles
Hospital	North Cambridgeshire Hospital	0.6 miles
Shop	Michael Wicks	0.6 miles
Shop	Walsoken Aquatics	0.7 miles
Hospital	Unknown	3.7 miles
Train station	March	7.6 miles
Train station	Watlington	8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	92
Anti-social behaviour	49
Other theft	18
Criminal damage and arson	16
Shoplifting	13
Drugs	11
Public order	9
Other crime	8
Burglary	6
Robbery	4
Bicycle theft	3
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	235

Within 1 mile during May 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
Meadowgate Academy	Other	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 9 Nov 2011
Ramnoth Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2022
Elm Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2018
The Nene Infant & Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Nov 2022
Thomas Clarkson Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,750

Target investor price (1%) £83,800

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).