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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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
106
Deprivation level
7/10
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
52.1(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.55(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.02(+56%)
Vehicle crime
9.68(+113%)
Public order
7.34(+41%)
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Central Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£302,500
Flats2£82,000
Semi-Detached34£255,000
Terraced12£191,500

10 years median price trend in Central Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Park.

All postcodes in Central Park

PE14EY

Chain Close

PE14QS

Queen Charlotte Mews

PE12XA

Park Road

PE13QB

Exeter Road

PE12BX

Gladstone Street

PE13PG

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14HJ

Mayfield Road

PE14RZ

Eastfield Road

PE12UN

Queens Gardens

PE14RX

Delamere Close

PE12JD

Summerfield Road

PE12QX

All Saints Road

PE13BG

St Martins Street

PE14EN

Kings Gardens

PE13AJ

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14EL

Garton Street

PE14QP

Tait Close

PE12JG

Springfield Road

PE13BH

Green Lane

PE13PA

Dogsthorpe Road

PE13BE

Highbury Street

PE12NE

Lincoln Road

PE14EX

Sallows Road

PE12UU

Queens Drive West

PE14ED

Newmarket Close

PE13BB

St Martins Street

PE14EU

Sallows Road

PE14QH

Tait Close

PE13AQ

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14HA

Elmfield Road

PE13PF

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14HH

Grange Avenue

PE13BY

Ingleborough

PE13BZ

Dogsthorpe Road

PE13DD

Alexandra Road

PE13PW

Dogsthorpe Road

PE13QF

Northfield Road

PE12JL

Taverners Road

PE12LT

Windmill Street

PE13BD

St Martins Street

PE13QA

Exeter Road

PE13QG

Northfield Road

PE13PN

Brownlow Road

PE12HU

Bamber Street

PE13BP

York Road

PE13QN

Exeter Road

PE13FG

Alma Road

PE13EB

Vere Road

PE13RL

St Pauls Road

PE12HL

Bamber Street

PE13DS

Warbon Avenue

PE13RD

Lammas Road

PE14NL

Newark Avenue

PE12HP

Cromwell Road

PE13AW

Alma Road

PE13PJ

Dogsthorpe Road

PE13PR

Peveril Road

PE14NF

Nottingham Way

PE14NQ

Derby Drive

PE12JB

Cambridge Avenue

PE12NW

Lincoln Road

PE14EA

Ascot Drive

PE14EZ

Garton End Road

PE12UR

Park Road

PE13AB

Chantry Close

PE13RB

Lawn Avenue

PE12JE

Silverwood Road

PE12UJ

Park Road

PE13AA

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14EH

Garton Street

PE14EP

Pyecroft

PE13BJ

Victoria Street

PE13EG

St Pauls Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.