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England / East of England / Peterborough / Central

About

Central Ward is a key area in Peterborough, located near the city center. It includes residential neighborhoods, commercial spaces, and green areas like Central Park. The ward is well-connected, with easy access to public transport and major roads.

The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. Local amenities include schools, shops, and healthcare facilities. Central Ward also hosts cultural landmarks such as the Key Theatre and the Museum, contributing to its role as a hub for community and leisure activities.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 283 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 of residents in Central is £42,509 per year. There are 6 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
283
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £780,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£357,500
Flats26£111,500
Semi-Detached20£262,500
Terraced25£195,000

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

PE11WF

Peterborough Central

PE11XL

Bridge Street

PE11XW

Long Causeway

PE12BP

Gladstone Street

PE12HF

Cobden Street

PE12JE

Silverwood Road

PE12RY

Bright Street

PE12TN

Church Walk

PE12TQ

Manor House Street

PE12TU

St Mark's Street

PE15AL

Hereward Close

PE15BS

Eastgate

PE36BL

Kirkwood Close

PE36HB

Mayor's Walk

PE36QR

Marchment Square
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.