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About

Dogsthorpe is a residential ward located in the northeast of Peterborough. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including many semi-detached and terraced homes. It contains several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities for residents. The ward is bordered by the A47 to the north, which acts as a significant transport route. Open green spaces are integrated throughout the neighbourhoods, with playing fields and parks serving the local community.

A central feature is the expansive Central Park, which includes sports facilities, playgrounds, and areas of woodland. The presence of the Peterborough City Hospital is a major local employer and institution. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional layout centred around local schools and community centres. The area maintains practical connections to the city centre via regular bus services along main thoroughfares like Dogsthorpe Road.

Area overview

On average Dogsthorpe has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 37.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dogsthorpe is £44,110 per year. The median sale price in Dogsthorpe is £218,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £270,000. There are 4 schools in Dogsthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dogsthorpe is home to around 11,085 people, with a population density of about 5,083 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dogsthorpe Population
11,085
Population density
5,083 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.44(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.79(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.47(+49%)
Drugs
5.59(+93%)
Vehicle crime
5.32(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,642
50.9%
Other White
2,127
19.19%
Pakistani
1,061
9.57%
African
398
3.59%
Other
361
3.26%
Total population: 11,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,379
29.1%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,478
18.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,176
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,173
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,062
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,175

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
982
23.42%
Other social rented
878
20.94%
Owns outright
844
20.13%
Social rents from council
698
16.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
641
15.29%
Total households: 4,193

Property prices in Dogsthorpe

Median price: £218,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £270K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Dogsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dogsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£327,500£267
Semi-Detached25£220,000£245
Terraced19£205,000£240
Flats3£102,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dogsthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dogsthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£135,000£145,000£140,000
2017£207,500£124,748£156,000£129,000
2018£190,000£83,000£172,000£147,500
2019£220,000£87,498£182,500£170,000
2020£242,500£92,000£189,995£172,000
2021£240,000£116,250£201,750£166,000
2022£260,000£111,500£221,500£190,000
2023£277,500£103,000£222,500£180,000
2024£230,000£127,000£225,000£170,250
2025£323,000£143,500£220,250£205,000
2026£327,500£121,250£188,250£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dogsthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dogsthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£184£171£162
2017£210£200£177£164
2018£216£133£197£188
2019£247£170£217£199
2020£235£173£243£201
2021£251£177£227£200
2022£293£197£250£235
2023£255£191£257£220
2024£224£204£249£244
2025£273£192£250£232
2026£271£168£227£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dogsthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dogsthorpe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dogsthorpe ward.

Local councillors

Ishfaq Hussain

Dogsthorpe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative