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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 high crime levels, with around 134 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
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

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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
Flats18£130,750
Detached81£363,000
Semi-Detached75£252,500
Terraced32£243,000

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

PE78RS

Wakehurst Road

PE78DU

Malus Close

PE29EY

Clayside Way

PE78TX

Otters Way

PE29FR

Boroughfield Road

PE78LD

Barnsdale Drive

PE78FN

Salix Road

PE78SH

Worthington Grove

PE78RR

Morton Close

PE78FB

Arrow Court

PE70ND

Forbes Drive

PE78XJ

Heacham Road

PE70LJ

London Road

PE78AQ

Highclere Road

PE78AA

Marius Crescent

PE78AS

Fields End Close

PE78HR

Hartland Avenue

PE78RH

Berrington View

PE29EX

Boroughfield Road

PE78QU

Beebys Way

PE78FE

Ruster Way

PE78TP

Chapelhouse Drive

PE78WJ

Castleshaw Drive

PE78QF

Carolside Grove

PE78FG

Lakeview Way

PE78UZ

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78QR

Broadstone Drive

PE78FA

Marketstede

PE27FB

The Hollies

PE78BY

Birchen Close

PE78QS

Broadstone Drive

PE70NB

Flinders Drive

PE78QZ

Rosewood Way

PE27FA

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78HN

Alba Road

PE70LL

Hicks Lane

PE78SG

Ridgegate Close

PE78QA

Avebury Mews

PE78XU

Seaton Lane

PE78EH

Ribes Close

PE78TR

Aqua Drive

PE78EG

Sorbus Close

PE78GE

Guelder Road

PE78QG

Darwell Close

PE70LY

Moresby Way

PE29FB

Saxonbury Way

PE78TH

Belmont Place

PE78HA

Warren Court

PE78XD

Sheerness Way

PE78AN

Hargate Way

PE78TQ

Meadley Place

PE78RX

Greenfield Way

PE78HF

Black Swan Crescent

PE78FR

Oak Avenue

PE78EB

Thorn Road

PE78ZB

Chamberhouse Crescent

PE78FQ

Hargate Way

PE29FH

Vancouver Way

PE78ZD

Chamberhouse Crescent

PE78SE

Hollingworth Place

PE27BP

Morley Way

PE70NL

Bruce Grove

PE78FL

Hargate Way

PE78NY

Phorpres Way

PE78XF

Cromer Avenue

PE78DY

Hargate Way

PE78DG

Tern Road

PE70NA

Bates Lane

PE78XG

Saunton Grove

PE70NG

Parry Close

PE78AB

Holly Walk

PE78RW

Valehouse Close

PE78PZ

Clovelly Drive

PE78AJ

Holly Walk

PE78TL

Fonthill Close

PE78YB

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78UF

Hargate and Hempsted

PE70LF

London Road

PE73AZ

Broadway

PE27JB

Maxwell Road

PE27WJ

Welbeck Way

PE78RA

Stockwood Close

PE78RU

Wilton Avenue

PE78QW

Westbury Drive

PE70LW

Roden Way

PE78QD

Brodie Place

PE29FQ

Littledale Crescent

PE78AL

Pernys Close

PE78UA

Holtden Lane

PE78TF

Hartland Avenue

PE27AT

Talbot Avenue

PE78BZ

Hargate Way

PE78RJ

Emmetts Grove

PE78TG

Chelburn Grove

PE27JN

Maxwell Road

PE78TJ

Langsett Gardens

PE78DP

Beaumont Way

PE78XB

Sheerness Way

PE78WP

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78RN

Shipley Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.