Sold Semi-detached

31 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE

PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH PE1 2JB

3 beds 1 baths 94 m² Listed 21 Sep 2020 (-2129d)

£200,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PE1 2JB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH PE1 2JB |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/12/2028
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

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## Description

**SUMMARY**

We are pleased to offer to the market this three bedroom home being sold with no forward chain. The property benefits from having an enclosed rear garden, two reception rooms and a 13'6" kitchen.

**DESCRIPTION**

Lounge

3.60m x 3.95m (11'10" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed bay window to front, radiator.

Dining Room

3.46m x 3.95m (11'4" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Kitchen

4.11m x 2.42m (13'6" x 7'11") - Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, fitted oven, gas hob, PVCu double glazed window to side, PVCu double glazed door to Garden.

Landing

Bedroom 1 - 3.66m x 3.95m (12'0" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed bay window to front, storage cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 2

3.35m x 2.92m (11'0" x 9'7") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom 3

2.31m x 2.42m (7'7" x 7'11") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bathroom

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising bath with shower over, wash hand basin, radiator, PVCu obscure double glazed window to side.

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and WC, PVCu obscure double glazed window to side.

Outside

The rear garden is enclosed by wooden panelled fencing to the sides and rear and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and timber garden shed.

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 SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/97487219/1313587) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/97487219/1313588) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JB | £200,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JB | £47,000 | 01/02/2000 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BAMBER STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2HL | £185,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JB | £260,000 | 28/03/2024 | Detached |
| 25 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JG | £190,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 CLARENCE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2LB | £216,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JD | £115,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 838 BOURGES BOULEVARD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2AL | £205,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 TAVERNERS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JH | £205,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JG | £200,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 TAVERNERS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JH | £195,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 SILVERWOOD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JF | £200,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JD | £160,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 834 BOURGES BOULEVARD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2AL | £145,000 | 26/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 231 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2PL | £140,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £260,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £179,667 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £228,973 (37 Semi-detached, PE1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.7%

## 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):** £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, Mayors Walk, PE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £357/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.4%

*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:** £2,128/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.6%
- **10y growth:** 72.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Peterborough; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£200,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,128/m²

Local average

£228,973 (-12.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,278 of 33,755)

Street crime

804 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

No chain
Three bedrooms
Enclosed rear garden
Two reception rooms
Popular location
Semi-detached

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer to the market this three bedroom home being sold with no forward chain. The property benefits from having an enclosed rear garden, two reception rooms and a 13'6" kitchen.

DESCRIPTION
Lounge
3.60m x 3.95m (11'10" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed bay window to front, radiator.

Dining Room
3.46m x 3.95m (11'4" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Kitchen
4.11m x 2.42m (13'6" x 7'11") - Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, fitted oven, gas hob, PVCu double glazed window to side, PVCu double glazed door to Garden.

Landing

Bedroom 1 - 3.66m x 3.95m (12'0" x 13'0") - PVCu double glazed bay window to front, storage cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 2
3.35m x 2.92m (11'0" x 9'7") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom 3
2.31m x 2.42m (7'7" x 7'11") - PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bathroom
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising bath with shower over, wash hand basin, radiator, PVCu obscure double glazed window to side.

WC
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and WC, PVCu obscure double glazed window to side.

Outside
The rear garden is enclosed by wooden panelled fencing to the sides and rear and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and timber garden shed.

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 SHARMAN QUINNEY 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

Sharman Quinney - Connells

Reference: 97487219

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/12/2018

Expiry date: 17/12/2028

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

326% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£200,000	+325.5%
Sold	01/02/2000 (26 years ago)	£47,000	—

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
9 BAMBER STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2HL	£185,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 37 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JB	£260,000	28/03/2024	Detached
25 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JG	£190,000	30/05/2023	Semi-detached
15 CLARENCE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2LB	£216,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
12 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JD	£115,000	17/10/2022	Semi-detached
838 BOURGES BOULEVARD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2AL	£205,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
88 TAVERNERS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JH	£205,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
28 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JG	£200,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
84 TAVERNERS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JH	£195,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached
32 SILVERWOOD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JF	£200,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
11 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2JD	£160,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
834 BOURGES BOULEVARD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2AL	£145,000	26/01/2022	Semi-detached
231 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2PL	£140,000	23/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £260,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £179,667 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.6%

10y growth 72.2%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 21.4%

10y (index) 51.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £883/mo

Realistic £981/mo

Optimistic £1,079/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Peterborough.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PE1 2JB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Lala Jewellers	0.1 miles
Shop	Londis	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Cambridge Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Norfolk Street	0.2 miles
Train station	Peterborough	0.7 miles
University	City College Peterborough	0.8 miles
University	ARU Peterborough	1.1 miles
Train station	Peterborough (NVR)	1.2 miles
Hospital	Peterborough City Hospital	1.2 miles
Hospital	Unknown	2.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	303
Anti-social behaviour	128
Criminal damage and arson	63
Shoplifting	60
Public order	52
Other theft	37
Drugs	36
Other crime	32
Burglary	27
Vehicle crime	21
Bicycle theft	12
Possession of weapons	12
Robbery	11
Theft from the person	10
Total incidents	804

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
Gladstone Primary Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2023
Queen's Drive Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 28 Mar 2023
The Beeches Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2024
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2014
The King's (The Cathedral) School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 10 Sep 2024

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, Mayors Walk, PE3	£1,300/mo	3	0.53 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 7.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.8×

Monthly cashflow £357/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7.4%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).