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About

Gunthorpe ward lies in the northwestern part of the city of Peterborough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from the mid-20th century, including numerous semi-detached homes and bungalows. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic through the neighbourhood. The local landscape is generally flat, typical of the surrounding Fens, with green spaces integrated within the housing estates.

The ward contains several local shops and services clustered along its main thoroughfares, catering to daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the former Gunthorpe public house, a prominent local landmark that has been converted for alternative community use. The area is served by multiple primary schools and is adjacent to larger green corridors leading towards the countryside, providing accessible routes for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Gunthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gunthorpe is £50,672 per year. There are 5 schools in Gunthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gunthorpe is home to around 9,405 people, with a population density of about 2,589.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gunthorpe Population
9,405
Population density
2,589.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.34(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.65(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+58%)
Other theft
5.21(-6%)
Public order
4.25(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,407
78.76%
Other White
815
8.67%
African
194
2.06%
Indian
173
1.84%
Pakistani
155
1.65%
Total population: 9,405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,843
24.1%
No qualifications
1,472
19.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,336
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,646

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,515
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,405
34.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
527
12.76%
Other social rented
303
7.33%
Social rents from council
210
5.08%
Total households: 4,131

Property prices in Gunthorpe

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Gunthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,600 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gunthorpe 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 Gunthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£285,000
Flats2£106,000
Semi-Detached51£235,000
Terraced28£206,000

10 years median price trend in Gunthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunthorpe.

All postcodes in Gunthorpe

PE47AL

Fletcher Way

PE47ED

Turner Road

PE47TT

Malvern Road

PE47YE

Waveney Grove

PE47SZ

Larkspur Walk

PE47ZY

Ambleside Gardens

PE47AR

Manor Drive

PE47UH

Thornton Close

PE46GL

Brookside

PE47ZU

Patterdale Drive

PE47TE

Pennine Way

PE47AA

Newborough Road

PE47EZ

Blacksmith Mews

PE47AX

Woodward Drive

PE47EY

Noble Close

PE47FS

Gunthorpe

PE47TW

Ivy Grove

PE47UD

Grasmere Gardens

PE47UE

Coniston Road

PE47ZJ

Campbell Drive

PE47SX

Aubretia Avenue

PE47TP

Gunthorpe Road

PE47LQ

Mealsgate

PE47TN

Gunthorpe Road

PE47YJ

Hallfields Lane

PE46QJ

Cissbury Ring

PE46SE

Fulbridge Road

PE47YX

Wye Place

PE47JN

Hawkshead Way

PE47UQ

Bala Court

PE47XZ

Holmes Way

PE47ZE

Baron Court

PE47EX

Falconer Mews

PE47JL

Eskdale Close

PE47SY

Camelia Close

PE47BU

Squires Gate

PE47DP

Eyebrook Gardens

PE47ER

Draper Road

PE47ZW

Uldale Way

PE47NF

Caldbeck Close

PE47TU

Malvern Road

PE46QL

The Steynings

PE47EB

Chamberlain Way

PE47FF

Gunthorpe

PE47YR

Cleveland Court

PE47AS

Beadle Way

PE47BX

Manor Drive

PE47DW

Buttermere Place

PE46SD

Fulbridge Road

PE47FB

Pilgrim Grove

PE47TB

Chiltern Rise

PE46QP

Storrington Way

PE47BT

Squires Gate

Data Sources

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