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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

PE12JP

Taverners Road

PE11DY

Bridge Street

PE12RH

Lincoln Road

PE36DQ

Orchard Close

PE19UD

Bridge Street

PE12NP

Norfolk Street

PE11WS

Central

PE15BW

Bishop's Road

PE36JJ

Thorpe Road

PE12GA

Park Road

PE15HR

Star Road

PE11RB

Westgate

PE36DE

Rathbone Crescent

PE12RY

Lincoln Road

PE14DA

Broadway

PE11RE

Westgate

PE36AX

Aldermans Drive

PE12TR

Park Road

PE11GY

Broadway

PE12NL

Kimbolton Court

PE13BA

Green Lane

PE11RA

Westgate

PE12EF

Craig Street

PE11HJ

Bridge Street

PE12QD

Burghley Road

PE12HL

Bamber Street

PE19SA

Central

PE11GZ

Touthill Place

PE11QA

Westgate

PE11XX

Minster Precincts

PE11RT

Broadway

PE11EL

Bourges Boulevard

PE19SF

Bridge Street

PE12RU

Fitzwilliam Street

PE36HS

Anderson Drive

PE15AN

Hereward Close

PE19SH

Bridge Street

PE11HF

Bridge Street

PE11AB

Cowgate

PE12BB

Dyson Close

PE11RG

Westgate

PE12PY

Nursery Close

PE12TJ

Park Road

PE19ST

Bridge Street

PE19SB

Bridge Street

PE11UR

St Marys Court

PE19TD

Bridge Street

PE12BG

Russell Street

PE12HB

Victoria Place

PE12NS

Limetree Avenue

PE19TW

Bridge Street

PE15BS

Eastgate

PE36EY

Mayors Walk

PE19SP

Bridge Street

PE19TR

Central

PE11LZ

Cowgate

PE12RN

North Street

PE13AD

Dogsthorpe Road

PE19TZ

Central

PE11US

Bridge Street

PE12QL

Granville Street

PE19SX

Bridge Street

PE36BL

Kirkwood Close

PE11HG

Central

PE12RD

Lincoln Gate

PE15AS

Bishops Road

PE11XW

Long Causeway

PE36BZ

Thorpe Lea Road

PE12FE

Broadway

PE11XA

Cross Street

PE36TW

Underwood Close

PE12QQ

Granville Street

PE19SN

Central

PE19TE

Bridge Street

PE14AA

Crawthorne Road

PE36QR

Marchment Square

PE12HU

Bamber Street

PE12EQ

Cromwell Road

PE12HF

Cobden Street

PE11YR

Cumbergate

PE11SQ

Broadway

PE12HR

Cromwell Road

PE11DS

Wentworth Street

PE36US

Allport Close

PE12FA

Bright Street

PE36AT

Percival Street

PE15DZ

Central

PE12RP

Lincoln Road

PE11TE

Cattle Market Road

PE12RZ

Bright Street

PE19SQ

Bridge Street

PE11NG

Bourges Boulevard

PE12PW

Lincoln Road

PE12FB

Russell Street

PE15BY

Central

PE12HH

Hankey Street

PE19TS

Bridge Street

PE12BN

Gladstone Street

PE11XZ

Minster Precincts

PE11UT

St Marys Court

Data Sources

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