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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

PE12RS

Geneva Street

PE36GU

Gables Close

PE15HS

Nene Street

PE12RT

Geneva Street

PE11UW

City Road

PE11ZG

Dean's Court

PE36DD

Midland Road

PE12UB

Park Road

PE14AR

Eastfield Road

PE36HA

Mayors Walk

PE36AL

Thorpe Road

PE12SY

Westgate

PE11UQ

Laxton Square

PE36EZ

Mayors Walk

PE11LX

Cromwell Road

PE11PY

Westgate

PE12EB

Cromwell Road

PE11SH

Broadway

PE36BT

Vintners Close

PE36HH

Chapman Avenue

PE11FQ

Brook Street

PE12TH

Park Road

PE12BS

Gladstone Street

PE12BL

Gladstone Street

PE11BA

Wentworth Street

PE11UN

St Marys Court

PE12SE

Lincoln Road

PE11FX

Viersen Platz

PE15HT

Star Road

PE12BW

St Mark's Street

PE14AB

Crawthorne Road

PE12JL

Taverners Road

PE36BW

Stanwick Court

PE12TL

Manor House Street

PE12TZ

Park Road

PE11XH

Cathedral Square

PE15DP

Field Walk

PE19TG

Bridge Street

PE15DD

St Johns Street

PE12AA

Acland Street

PE36HQ

Mayors Walk

PE15AL

Hereward Road

PE15DJ

Central

PE15AP

Bishops Road

PE12TF

Church Walk

PE11YD

Long Causeway

PE12QE

Burghley Road

PE36DW

Midland Road

PE12EZ

St Marks Street

PE19SW

Bridge Street

PE12BJ

Russell Street

PE12HA

Cobden Street

PE11UU

St Marys Court

PE12JN

Taverners Road

PE11WT

Central

PE36BA

Williamson Avenue

PE36HG

Mayors Walk

PE11NH

Queensgate Centre

PE36BF

Michael Taylor Close

PE11PA

Queen Street

PE11YQ

Long Causeway

PE11FJ

New Road

PE12TN

Park Road

PE12SP

Lincoln Road

PE13AA

Dogsthorpe Road

PE36DS

Sovereign Place

PE12BE

Gladstone Street

PE11NT

Westgate

PE11DP

Bridge Street

PE11EF

East Station Road

PE12RJ

Bright Street

PE19TQ

Central

PE11EG

Bridge Street

PE12QA

Burghley Road

PE36GZ

St Johns Close

PE36DH

Holdich Street

PE36BD

West Parade

PE11XU

Dean's Court

PE12TP

Church Walk

PE11ER

Viersen Platz

PE12QG

Henry Street

PE11WE

Central

PE12SH

Lincoln Road

PE12NW

Lincoln Road

PE36DP

Midland Road

PE36JL

Westwood Park Road

PE12QB

Burghley Road

PE11BF

Bridge Street

PE12BQ

Russell Street

PE15DL

Central

PE14NB

Monument Court

PE36EX

Mayors Walk

PE11XS

Minster Precincts

PE19SR

Bridge Street

PE19SD

Central

PE12JH

Taverners Road

PE12HP

Cromwell Road

PE12JR

Taverners Road

PE19TB

Central

PE12UD

Park Road

Data Sources

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