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About

Central Park sits around a public green space close to the heart of Peterborough. The park itself has open grass, mature trees, footpaths and a play area, with sports pitches and allotments nearby. Streets around the park are primarily residential, with a mix of terraces, semi-detached houses and low-rise flats. Local shops, a community centre and at least one primary school serve day-to-day needs, and small businesses occupy the roads that lead away from the green.

The area is used by families, walkers and clubs, and routines such as weekend matches and informal gatherings are common. Public transport links run along the main roads, and cycle routes connect to other parts of the city. Property types vary from post-war council terraces to more recent infill developments, so tenure and household size differ block to block. Services, nearby convenience stores and local pubs give the neighbourhood a practical feel, and community noticeboards and church halls provide space for events and groups.

Area overview

On average Central Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Park is £45,451 per year. The median sale price in Central Park is £230,000 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £285,000. There are 5 schools in Central Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Central Park is home to around 11,574 people, with a population density of about 6,130.3 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Park Population
11,574
Population density
6,130.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.53(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.81(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.23(+77%)
Vehicle crime
9.16(+108%)
Public order
7.34(+43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,404
38.06%
British
2,523
21.8%
Other White
2,275
19.66%
Other Asian
623
5.38%
Other
512
4.42%
Total population: 11,572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,610
29.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,890
21.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,189
13.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 8,717

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,087
31.37%
Owns with a mortgage
989
28.54%
Owns outright
980
28.28%
Other social rented
209
6.03%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.74%
Total households: 3,465

Property prices in Central Park

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £224
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £285K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Central Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£270,000£232
Semi-Detached34£260,000£238
Terraced11£160,000£197
Flats3£120,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£73,000£169,995£130,000
2017£234,000£70,750£165,000£125,000
2018£252,500£75,000£195,000£126,750
2019£280,000£120,500£201,000£125,000
2020£252,500£81,000£240,000£160,000
2021£250,000£97,500£215,000£177,500
2022£287,500£90,000£248,000£142,492
2023£292,500£130,000£231,250£185,000
2024£294,500£58,000£245,000£192,500
2025£282,500£86,000£250,000£205,000
2026£287,500£120,000£257,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£151£171£139
2017£207£172£159£146
2018£211£178£183£156
2019£217£179£187£145
2020£223£221£206£178
2021£234£189£214£166
2022£282£186£223£172
2023£252£134£243£196
2024£257£180£235£209
2025£250£191£230£213
2026£209£203£248£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.