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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

PE15AW

Wake Road

PE36BB

Aldermans Drive

PE36DG

Kent Road

PE11NS

Queensgate Centre

PE11TN

Midgate

PE11XH

Cathedral Square

PE12JJ

Taverners Road

PE12PY

Nursery Close

PE12YD

Cobden Avenue

PE14AL

Gloucester Place

PE11NE

Long Causeway

PE11LY

Long Causeway

PE12DN

Cobden Street

PE12EE

Cromwell Road

PE12NS

Limetree Avenue

PE19SP

Bridge Street

PE36EU

Mayors Walk

PE36EZ

Mayors Walk

PE11QL

Midland Road

PE12HJ

Hankey Street

PE12RU

Fitzwilliam Street

PE19SJ

Bridge Street

PE12SQ

Townsend Close

PE15DA

Granby Street

PE36BA

Williamson Avenue

PE36JP

Leinsters Close

PE11XP

Long Causeway

PE11ZF

Priestgate

PE12BX

Gladstone Street

PE19SQ

Bridge Street

PE11XZ

Minster Precincts

PE12RH

Lincoln Road

PE12RP

Lincoln Road

PE19SD

Central

PE19TH

Bridge Street

PE36AR

Aldermans Drive

PE36BE

Angus Court

PE36DL

Midland Road

PE12JD

Summerfield Road

PE15DZ

Central

PE36BG

South Parade

PE36DB

Thorpe Road

PE36GU

Gables Close

PE36JJ

Thorpe Road

PE11FW

Chapel Street

PE11UQ

Laxton Square

PE36AU

Percival Street

PE36BY

Lea Gardens

PE11RP

Broadway

PE11YR

Cumbergate

PE14AQ

Monument Street

PE15HS

Nene Street

PE19SW

Bridge Street

PE11NH

Queensgate Centre

PE11NW

Westgate

PE11RE

Westgate

PE11SH

Broadway

PE11UW

City Road

PE12SE

Lincoln Road

PE11UR

St Marys Court

PE11XA

Cross Street

PE15AN

Hereward Close

PE15BU

Pipe Lane

PE19UA

Central

PE36DP

Midland Road

PE11EJ

Embankment Road

PE11PW

Exchange Street

PE12EQ

Cromwell Road

PE14AR

Eastfield Road

PE15AR

Fengate Close

PE11DW

Bridge Street

PE11RG

Westgate

PE12AF

Bourges Boulevard

PE12TL

Manor House Street

PE19SA

Central

PE19SS

Bridge Street

PE19TD

Bridge Street

PE36DH

Holdich Street

PE11DD

Albert Place

PE36AY

Clifton Avenue

PE36GY

Bentley Grove

PE15AS

Bishops Road

PE36BD

West Parade

PE11DT

Bridge Street

PE12BN

Gladstone Street

PE12EZ

St Marks Street

PE12JT

Taverners Road

PE12QE

Burghley Road

PE12RL

Lincoln Road

PE19SN

Central

PE19SX

Bridge Street

PE36AQ

Grovelands

PE11FQ

Brook Street

PE11SY

Broadway

PE12AA

Acland Street

PE12TR

Park Road

PE15DW

Central

PE15HT

Star Road

PE36HS

Anderson Drive

PE11YJ

Long Causeway

Data Sources

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