Sold STC Detached

137 ALEXANDRA ROAD

PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH PE1 3DL

3 beds 2 baths 1,324 sq ft Listed 18 Mar 2017 (-3367d)

£185,000

Reduced on 21 Jul 2017

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

123 m²

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£175,000 Jun 2018

Price per m²

£1,504/m²

Local average

£300,781 (-38.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,260 of 33,755)

Street crime

535 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Chalet Home
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • Shower Room & Bathroom
  • Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Viewing's Recommended

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
SPACIOUS and VERSATILE, this DETACHED CHALET HOME comprises ENTRANCE PORCH, LOUNGE, STUDY AREA, DINING ROOM, GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM, SHOWER ROOM and BATHROOM, KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM and LARGE UTILITY ROOM, upstairs are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and FRONT and REAR GARDENS.


DESCRIPTION
SPACIOUS and VERSATILE, this DETACHED CHALET HOME comprises ENTRANCE PORCH, LOUNGE, STUDY AREA, DINING ROOM, GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM, SHOWER ROOM and BATHROOM, KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM and LARGE UTILITY ROOM. The landing leads to TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Outside are GARDENS FRONT & REAR, ATTRACTIVE THROUGHOUT, the property has GAS RADIATOR HEATING. Viewing is strongly recommended of this property which is not far from many local amenities.

Upvc Front Door To: 

Entrance Porch 
Laminate flooring, door and side panel to:

Lounge Area 16' 3" x 13' 9" ( 4.95m x 4.19m )
Windows to the front and side aspect. Double radiator, gas fire set in an ornate fireplace and surround, TV point.

Study Area 
Opening to:

Dining Area 10' 9" x 10' 1" ( 3.28m x 3.07m )
Radiator, sliding patio door to the rear garden.

Inner Hallway 
Stairs to the first floor with storage cupboard below, radiator, storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three 10' 10" x 9' 7" ( 3.30m x 2.92m )
uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom 
Window to the side aspect. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and a low level WC, radiator, ceramic tiled splashbacks, airing cupboard.

Shower Room 
Window to the side aspect. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a low level WC, radiator, ceramic tiled splashbacks, extractor fan.

Kitchen/breakfast Room 
(Irregular shaped room) Window to the front aspect. Single drainer one and a half fibre sink unit with mixer tap over, fitted with a range of base and eye level units with work surfaces over, ceramic tiled splashbacks, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, gas and electric cooker points, glazed door to:

Utility Room 15' 3" x 9' 4" ( 4.65m x 2.84m )
Windows to the side and rear aspect. Radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, half glazed door to the rear aspect.

First Floor And Landing 
Window to the side aspect.

Bedroom One 14' 9" max x 9' 6" ( 4.50m max x 2.90m )
Velux window to the side aspect and window to the side aspect. Double radiator, eaves storage space, space saving integrated drawer units, sloping ceiling, double wardrobe

Bedroom Two 9' 10" x 9' 6" ( 3.00m x 2.90m )
Velux window, space saving integrated drawer units.

Outside 
To the front is an enclosed garden, gated access leads to an enclosed rear garden with lawn, raised patio, pond and.



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. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
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.

Listed by

Peterborough

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 65302352

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/01/2018

Current heating cost: £2,065/year

Potential heating cost: £810/year

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/06/2018 (7 years ago) £175,000

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
Same street 185 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £275,000 13/12/2024 Detached
Same street 142 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £220,000 12/07/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 184 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £75,000 25/08/2023 Terraced
53 WARBON AVENUE, NEW ENGLAND, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DS £220,000 20/12/2022 Detached
42 NORTHFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3QJ £250,000 18/11/2022 Detached
Same street 185 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £227,000 28/09/2022 Detached
45 GILPIN STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3BS £238,000 30/08/2022 Detached
Same street 189 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £170,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 153 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £225,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 146 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £200,000 29/04/2022 Detached
Same street 155 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £235,000 09/12/2021 Semi-detached
142 ST PAULS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DP £200,000 22/09/2021 Detached
Same street 159 ALEXANDRA ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DL £273,000 13/08/2021 Semi-detached
100 ST PAULS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3DP £345,000 11/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £211,111 (9 sales)

Area average: £250,600 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.9%
10y growth 44.5%

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

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 22.1%
10y (index) 50.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £880/mo
Realistic £978/mo
Optimistic £1,076/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Peterborough.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Occupation Road 0.1 miles
Shop Malcolm & Sue's Print Shop 0.1 miles
Shop Biil's Off Licence and Newsagent 0.2 miles
University City College Peterborough 1.2 miles
Train station Peterborough 1.2 miles
Hospital Peterborough City Hospital 1.3 miles
University ARU Peterborough 1.6 miles
Train station Peterborough (NVR) 1.7 miles
Hospital Unknown 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 213
Anti-social behaviour 82
Shoplifting 39
Other theft 36
Public order 33
Criminal damage and arson 29
Drugs 25
Vehicle crime 22
Other crime 21
Burglary 17
Possession of weapons 9
Robbery 6
Bicycle theft 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 535

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Fulbridge Academy Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 6 May 2024
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 10 Sep 2014
Gladstone Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 5 Dec 2023
Queen's Drive Infant School Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 28 Mar 2023
Thomas Deacon Academy Other 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,250
Target investor price (1%) £97,800
  • 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).