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About

Hargate and Hempsted is a residential ward in the southern part of Peterborough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the late 20th century onwards, providing homes for a significant portion of the city's population. It features local shopping parades catering to daily needs and is served by several primary schools. The ward is defined by its practical, suburban character and straightforward connectivity to Peterborough's city centre and major road networks.

The landscape includes the broad, grassy expanse of Hempsted Recreation Ground, a central green space for sports and leisure. A distinctive local landmark is the modern spire of St. Luke's Church, which rises prominently above the rooftops. The area is functionally self-contained, with community facilities focused around the local centres. It represents a typical and essential part of Peterborough's suburban fabric, shaped by planned residential development.

Area overview

On average Hargate and Hempsted has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hargate and Hempsted is £66,848 per year. There are 4 schools in Hargate and Hempsted: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hargate and Hempsted is home to around 9,798 people, with a population density of about 1,276.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hargate and Hempsted Population
9,798
Population density
1,276.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.55(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.56(+225%)
Shoplifting
22.05(+222%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+88%)
Public order
11.33(+121%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,041
61.65%
Other White
1,451
14.81%
African
472
4.82%
Indian
433
4.42%
Pakistani
215
2.19%
Total population: 9,799

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,704
37.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,377
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
15.38%
No qualifications
812
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
669
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,880
51.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
660
18.12%
Owns outright
455
12.49%
Other social rented
404
11.09%
Shared ownership
108
2.97%
Total households: 3,642

Property prices in Hargate and Hempsted

Median price£275,013
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £338K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £275,013 (about £294 per square foot) in Hargate and Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,250 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£365,000£296
Semi-Detached69£256,500£302
Terraced34£236,250£281
Flats18£148,250£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hargate and Hempsted

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,998£105,000£193,998£176,998
2017£267,000£110,000£198,995£184,129
2018£265,996£115,000£214,995£177,995
2019£299,998£112,000£223,995£212,995
2020£319,995£140,000£223,000£232,500
2021£325,998£138,000£231,000£240,000
2022£360,000£138,250£264,248£240,500
2023£379,995£134,500£275,000£240,000
2024£370,995£162,000£268,303£240,000
2025£375,000£134,000£255,000£245,000
2026£343,500£138,000£260,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£195£196£221
2017£224£187£228£220
2018£245£195£244£241
2019£252£186£265£276
2020£262£228£279£237
2021£270£231£277£220
2022£302£206£315£288
2023£313£221£304£299
2024£312£241£323£300
2025£306£229£303£290
2026£287£196£301£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hargate and Hempsted in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hargate and Hempsted

Is Hargate and Hempsted safe?

Hargate and Hempsted records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hargate and Hempsted?

The median sale price in Hargate and Hempsted is £275,013 (about £294 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hargate and Hempsted?

Hargate and Hempsted has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hargate and Hempsted?

Hargate and Hempsted scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hargate and Hempsted sits around rank 17,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hargate and Hempsted?

The average household income in Hargate and Hempsted is around £66,848 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hargate and Hempsted?

Hargate and Hempsted is represented by 1 elected councillor: Vishal Vichare (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Hargate and Hempsted

PE78YX

Hargate and Hempsted

PE29FS

Columbus Road

PE78TY

Tarka Grove

PE29EP

Drake Avenue

PE78AP

Willow Holt

PE78FT

Sprigs Road

PE78DZ

Rothbart Way

PE78EE

Buckthorn Road

PE70LU

Tilman Drive

PE27JD

Maxwell Road

PE27JH

Godric Square

PE78TS

Hardley Grove

PE27HU

Maxwell Road

PE78XX

Epping Drive

PE70NH

Davis Place

PE27JJ

Godric Square

PE27EF

Woodston Business Centre

PE78UB

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78FS

Shore View

PE78WW

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78AU

Thompsons Ground

PE27LF

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE27AS

Nansicles Road

PE78QN

Aqua Drive

PE78AW

Archers Wood

PE78TU

Wheatfen Close

PE78EF

Leaf Avenue

PE78SB

Banbury Drive

PE70NJ

Markham Avenue

PE78JB

Forder Way

PE78QT

Tilgate Road

PE78FX

Pasture Drive

PE78XL

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78FP

Wick Road

PE78UY

Madingley Drive

PE78UX

Yardley Close

PE70LE

Phorpres Houses

PE78FJ

Cygnet Road

PE78YA

Cannock Grove

PE78BB

Stanton Square

PE78QB

Logan Mews

PE70NQ

Grant Mews

PE78AD

Ilex Close

PE78BL

Croft Way

PE27WH

Welbeck Way

PE70LA

The Ashes

PE70NP

Shaw Close

PE78DQ

Lakeview Way

PE78RE

Benington Close

PE70NN

Kelsey Place

PE78DR

Eagle Way

PE78GX

Forder Way

PE78PY

Drummond Close

PE78BX

Alder Road

PE27AR

Oakleigh Drive

PE78BP

Blackwell Road

PE27EY

Aston Business Park

PE70LS

Everest Way

PE78FY

Hornbeam Road

PE78HH

Ashville Road

PE78DF

Watersend Road

PE78FZ

Phorpres Close

PE78UE

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78UT

Burnham Crescent

PE78AH

Highclere Road

PE78XQ

Weymouth Drive

PE78BA

St Katherines Mews

PE70LR

Henson Drive

PE78DJ

Watersend Road

PE27JP

Alfric Square

PE27EP

Morley Way

PE78TT

Ormesby Place

PE27BU

Wainman Road

PE27JL

Godric Square

PE78AR

Brickberry Close

PE78GB

Buckthorn Road

PE27JE

Maxwell Road

PE78GA

Whitebeam Close

PE78US

Aqua Drive

PE27AW

Basil Green

PE29FF

Drake Avenue

PE78TZ

Cuthbert Close

PE78WF

Grassholme Close

PE78BU

Alder Road

PE29FT

Flaxley Road

PE78GF

Tabor Court

PE73GF

Thistle Close

PE78BQ

Hargate Way

PE78BN

Appleton Close

PE78DS

Hargate Way

PE78AX

Middlefield

PE27BA

Caryer Close

PE78XA

London Road

PE78FD

Cygnet Road

PE29FP

Columbus Road

PE78BT

Ashbourne Road

PE78DD

Dragonfly Close

PE78SJ

London Road

PE78UD

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78BH

Croft Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.