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Hargate and Hempsted

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
5/10
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
60.62(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.99(+238%)
Shoplifting
24.6(+246%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+80%)
Public order
11.33(+118%)
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

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £278,825 in Hargate and Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hargate and Hempsted 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 Hargate and Hempsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached80£355,000
Flats22£130,000
Semi-Detached64£251,250
Terraced35£245,000

10 years median price trend in Hargate and Hempsted

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hargate and Hempsted.

All postcodes in Hargate and Hempsted

PE78YB

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27EP

Morley Way

PE78QZ

Rosewood Way

PE78SD

Banbury Drive

PE27FB

The Hollies

PE27JL

Godric Square

PE29JB

Morley Way

PE70LJ

London Road

PE70LY

Moresby Way

PE70NG

Parry Close

PE78BT

Ashbourne Road

PE78XG

Saunton Grove

PE73AZ

Broadway

PE78FX

Pasture Drive

PE78GX

Forder Way

PE78GY

Hedda Drive

PE27JJ

Godric Square

PE29EN

Flaxley Road

PE78AU

Thompsons Ground

PE78FP

Wick Road

PE78GQ

St Edmunds Walk

PE78XA

London Road

PE78XL

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27JE

Maxwell Road

PE70LF

London Road

PE70LN

Trelowen Way

PE78NQ

Westbury Drive

PE78QD

Brodie Place

PE78RQ

Wilton Avenue

PE78TS

Hardley Grove

PE78DE

Reed Close

PE78TF

Hartland Avenue

PE78DB

Calcot Street

PE78DP

Beaumont Way

PE78FQ

Hargate Way

PE78JA

Club Way

PE78RZ

Abberton Mews

PE78TN

Watergrove Close

PE78BW

Blackwell Road

PE78SL

Boundary Lane

PE70LU

Tilman Drive

PE70NF

Shipton Grove

PE78BX

Alder Road

PE78RL

Chalice Close

PE78TZ

Cuthbert Close

PE70LL

Hicks Lane

PE78QR

Broadstone Drive

PE78QY

Adlington Close

PE78TR

Aqua Drive

PE78UD

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78XB

Sheerness Way

PE27AN

Oakleigh Drive

PE29DT

London Road

PE78NY

Phorpres Way

PE78QT

Tilgate Road

PE78YA

Cannock Grove

PE27FE

Welbeck Way

PE27JH

Godric Square

PE78AY

Lornas Field

PE27JU

Morpeth Close

PE78DL

Hargate Way

PE78TW

Winterburn Grove

PE27LB

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE78AA

Marius Crescent

PE78DN

Beaumont Way

PE78FL

Hargate Way

PE78QG

Darwell Close

PE78UZ

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78WJ

Castleshaw Drive

PE78QA

Avebury Mews

PE78XJ

Heacham Road

PE78UW

Redhill Grove

PE27AW

Basil Green

PE70LX

Hillary Close

PE78BL

Croft Way

PE78FW

Evergreen Drive

PE78GB

Buckthorn Road

PE78XU

Seaton Lane

PE27AT

Talbot Avenue

PE70NE

Shipton Grove

PE78BG

Hargate Way

PE78ED

Four Chimneys Crescent

PE78FG

Lakeview Way

PE78FT

Sprigs Road

PE78XN

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78BN

Appleton Close

PE78DY

Hargate Way

PE78HA

Warren Court

PE78HR

Hartland Avenue

PE78QU

Beebys Way

PE27EY

Aston Business Park

PE29EY

Clayside Way

PE78BZ

Hargate Way

PE78DU

Malus Close

PE78QX

Harmony Grove

PE78RX

Greenfield Way

PE27AS

Nansicles Road

PE27JD

Maxwell Road

PE70LS

Everest Way

PE78AP

Willow Holt

Data Sources

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