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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 351 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
351
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
164.4(+421%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.4(+552%)
Public order
38.9(+660%)
Shoplifting
38.76(+467%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.2(+360%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £780,000.

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
Semi-Detached17£255,000
Detached12£320,000
Flats22£124,500
Terraced27£210,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

PE11SB

Broadway

PE19SL

Bridge Street

PE12SD

Bright Street

PE19SS

Bridge Street

PE36FU

Vawser Crescent

PE11WU

Central

PE12FF

Broadway

PE11JE

City Road

PE36HD

Woodfield Road

PE15DH

Central

PE11YL

Wheel Yard

PE36AU

Percival Street

PE11YB

Dean's Court

PE12HD

Cobden Street

PE15BU

Pipe Lane

PE11WF

Central

PE11HA

Bridge Street

PE15DB

Vineyard Road

PE11GF

Central

PE11YH

Westgate

PE12UA

Burghley Road

PE15DT

Kesteven Walk

PE36HR

Ludlow Mews

PE11PW

Exchange Street

PE11TT

New Road

PE14AG

Monument Street

PE11JA

Priestgate

PE14AY

Jordan Mews

PE11NA

Cowgate

PE11LY

Long Causeway

PE36DB

Thorpe Road

PE12SJ

Lincoln Road

PE11DW

Bridge Street

PE12RA

North Street

PE11YJ

Long Causeway

PE36BJ

Berridge Place

PE15DQ

Central

PE11YE

Bishop's Road

PE15DW

Central

PE11WJ

Priestgate

PE11SZ

Stanley Road

PE19SZ

Bridge Street

PE11NW

Westgate

PE11XB

Church Street

PE12TD

Park Road

PE19TT

Bridge Street

PE15HX

Westmorland Gardens

PE11YN

Northminster

PE11SE

Albert Place

PE11PZ

Westgate

PE12TU

St Marks Street

PE19SY

Bridge Street

PE11HQ

Central

PE11JJ

Priestgate

PE11YU

Bishop's Road

PE11FU

Touthill Place

PE14AH

Leicester Terrace

PE15DS

Kesteven Walk

PE12TX

Towler Street

PE14AQ

Monument Street

PE36BY

Lea Gardens

PE12BD

Gladstone Street

PE15AR

Fengate Close

PE11XP

Long Causeway

PE11YX

Bishop's Road

PE12BX

Gladstone Street

PE19TA

Bridge Street

PE36HE

Mayors Walk

PE12AD

Bourges Boulevard

PE11ET

Viersen Platz

PE12TQ

Manor House Street

PE36BB

Aldermans Drive

PE11SA

City Road

PE12JS

Taverners Road

PE11YY

Bishop's Road

PE12GB

Bright Street

PE11YW

Broadway

PE11FW

Chapel Street

PE19TY

Central

PE11WX

Central

PE14DE

Broadway

PE36AR

Aldermans Drive

PE11ZH

Central

PE36HF

Mayors Walk

PE12HJ

Hankey Street

PE14AE

Crawthorne Road

PE14AD

Crawthorne Street

PE12HQ

Cromwell Road

PE12JW

Taverners Road

PE12BF

Mayor's Walk

PE11ES

Viersen Platz

PE14DF

Broadway

PE11PX

Westgate

PE12UX

Park Road

PE36EU

Mayors Walk

PE12EA

Cromwell Road

PE11EH

Bridge Street

PE36BE

Angus Court

PE11PF

Bridge Street

PE15AW

Wake Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.