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About

Central Ward encompasses the historic core of Peterborough, centered around the Cathedral Square and the Norman-era Peterborough Cathedral. The area includes the Queensgate shopping centre and the main retail streets, forming the city's primary commercial district. The Town Hall and the Key Theatre are located here, alongside several municipal buildings.

A notable feature is the Cathedral's medieval painted wooden ceiling, one of the largest of its kind. The ward's layout follows the old market town pattern, with the River Nene flowing nearby. The area functions as the administrative and civic heart of the city, hosting the central library and main bus interchange.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 357 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £46,216 per year. There are 6 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 14,112 people, with a population density of about 4,701.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
14,112
Population density
4,701.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
161.85(+421%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.55(+537%)
Public order
39.19(+654%)
Shoplifting
33.52(+371%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.9(+382%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,738
26.49%
British
3,428
24.29%
Other White
2,949
20.9%
Other Asian
920
6.52%
Indian
850
6.02%
Total population: 14,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,278
30.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,983
27.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,283
11.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,213
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,149
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 10,922

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,297
44.2%
Owns outright
994
19.13%
Owns with a mortgage
803
15.45%
Other social rented
546
10.51%
Social rents from council
287
5.52%
Total households: 5,197

Property prices in Central

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£385,000
Flats16£120,750
Semi-Detached15£275,000
Terraced22£182,500

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

PE12FF

Broadway

PE12PN

Lincoln Road

PE19UE

Bridge Street

PE36BW

Stanwick Court

PE36EY

Mayors Walk

PE11UP

St Marys Court

PE11YB

Dean's Court

PE12BG

Russell Street

PE12BJ

Russell Street

PE12RJ

Bright Street

PE19SR

Bridge Street

PE19UF

Bridge Street

PE36AS

Waterfield Close

PE11HG

Central

PE11GZ

Touthill Place

PE11TE

Cattle Market Road

PE11WJ

Priestgate

PE12JR

Taverners Road

PE12RN

North Street

PE12SD

Bright Street

PE12SJ

Lincoln Road

PE11US

Bridge Street

PE11YD

Long Causeway

PE36HH

Chapman Avenue

PE11NA

Cowgate

PE12HH

Hankey Street

PE14DA

Broadway

PE11ET

Viersen Platz

PE11QA

Westgate

PE12BF

Mayor's Walk

PE12BQ

Russell Street

PE12EH

Beech Avenue

PE19TB

Central

PE11EG

Bridge Street

PE11EP

Viersen Platz

PE11GF

Central

PE11UN

St Marys Court

PE12QG

Henry Street

PE12RQ

Lincoln Road

PE15DG

Central

PE15DH

Central

PE15DP

Field Walk

PE36BU

Thorpe Lea Road

PE36DE

Rathbone Crescent

PE11PY

Westgate

PE11XS

Minster Precincts

PE12BE

Gladstone Street

PE12EL

Cromwell Road

PE12JP

Taverners Road

PE12JS

Taverners Road

PE12NR

Lincoln Road

PE12RD

Lincoln Gate

PE13BA

Green Lane

PE15BY

Central

PE36HR

Ludlow Mews

PE12HA

Cobden Street

PE12TH

Park Road

PE14NB

Monument Court

PE11JL

Priestgate

PE11ZG

Dean's Court

PE12QQ

Granville Street

PE15DL

Central

PE36TW

Underwood Close

PE11EH

Bridge Street

PE12BD

Gladstone Street

PE11LT

King Street

PE12QL

Granville Street

PE12UB

Park Road

PE12UX

Park Road

PE19TU

Central

PE19SZ

Bridge Street

PE36DR

Granary Close

PE11YA

Dean's Court

PE12TZ

Park Road

PE12HG

Cromwell Road

PE12RE

Lincoln Gate

PE11TU

Brook Street

PE11SU

Broadway

PE11TZ

New Road

PE12EJ

Craig Street

PE36US

Allport Close

PE11DE

Central

PE11DP

Bridge Street

PE11LX

Cromwell Road

PE11PX

Westgate

PE36DS

Sovereign Place

PE11ED

Bourges Boulevard

PE11FJ

New Road

PE11WS

Central

PE12BL

Gladstone Street

PE12EA

Cromwell Road

PE12HN

Bamber Street

PE12JN

Taverners Road

PE14AE

Crawthorne Road

PE19SL

Bridge Street

PE36DD

Midland Road

PE36EX

Mayors Walk

PE12BS

Gladstone Street

PE12FB

Russell Street

PE12UA

Burghley Road

Data Sources

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