# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (PE7 1EW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 ELM PARK, PETERBOROUGH, WHITTLESEY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE7 1EW | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £270,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/11/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,016/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,565 ### Recommendations - E (£300 - £350) - F (£130 - £180) - G (£220 - £250) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9080-3956-6209-5495-6204) ## Description Located in the desirable Elm Park area of Whittlesey, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home offers a modern finish throughout and is ideal for families or professionals seeking stylish and well-proportioned living space. The property features a spacious lounge to the front, offering a comfortable and welcoming environment for relaxing or entertaining. At the rear, a contemporary kitchen/diner provides an excellent space for family meals and social gatherings, with the added convenience of a separate utility room and a downstairs WC. Upstairs, there are three well-sized bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms, all of which are finished to a high standard. Outside, the home benefits from a garage to the side with an electric roller door, along with a private driveway providing off-road parking. The west-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by timber fencing, making it ideal for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. This turn-key home is located in a quiet, well-regarded residential area and offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to move straight in. Early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468948) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468949) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468950) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468952) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468953) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468955) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468956) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468957) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468958) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468960) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468962) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164021819/1468965) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164021819/1468966) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164021819/1468967) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 ELM PARK, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1EW | £270,000 | 20/02/2026 | Detached | | 26 ELM PARK, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1EW | £110,000 | 31/05/2002 | Detached | | 26 ELM PARK, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1EW | £71,950 | 30/04/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 DELPH STREET, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1QQ | £392,500 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 42 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RN | £205,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached | | 45 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RW | £427,000 | 12/06/2023 | Detached | | 37 CEMETERY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RT | £345,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 MEADOW VIEW, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1EZ | £258,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 30 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RN | £330,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 5 BASSENHALLY COURT, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1PN | £432,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 15 DELPH STREET, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1QQ | £191,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 2 GRACIOUS STREET, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1AP | £395,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 38 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RN | £430,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | 25 ARNOLDS LANE, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1QD | £323,500 | 28/03/2022 | Detached | | 27 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RN | £390,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 5 BASSENHALLY COURT, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1PN | £425,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 9A BLUNTS LANE, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1AH | £200,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached | | 31 ARNOLDS LANE, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1QD | £240,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | 66 BASSENHALLY ROAD, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1RR | £370,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached | | 16 SPIRE VIEW, WHITTLESEY, PETERBOROUGH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE7 1WH | £239,500 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £329,029 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £375,353 (113 Detached, PE7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.4% ## 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 Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £808/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Detached House, High Causeway, PE7 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Church Street, PE7 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Stonald Avenue, PE7 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Peterborough Road, PE7 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,169/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-138/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2% *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:** £3,182/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.9% - **10y growth:** 36.6% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)