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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

PE78BQ

Hargate Way

PE78DJ

Watersend Road

PE78XQ

Weymouth Drive

PE78UY

Madingley Drive

PE78EG

Sorbus Close

PE78UE

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78YX

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27LF

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE29EP

Drake Avenue

PE29FP

Columbus Road

PE70LR

Henson Drive

PE78AD

Ilex Close

PE78AX

Middlefield

PE78BD

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre

PE78DW

Hargate Way

PE78EE

Buckthorn Road

PE78FN

Salix Road

PE29FN

Bartlett Drive

PE29FR

Boroughfield Road

PE78DR

Eagle Way

PE78HN

Alba Road

PE78QL

Aqua Drive

PE78SF

Dovestones

PE78UX

Yardley Close

PE29EJ

Drake Avenue

PE27BA

Caryer Close

PE78BA

St Katherines Mews

PE78BH

Croft Way

PE78DX

Applewood Drive

PE78HF

Black Swan Crescent

PE78RA

Stockwood Close

PE78US

Aqua Drive

PE78RF

Fairhaven

PE78RR

Morton Close

PE78XF

Cromer Avenue

PE27WJ

Welbeck Way

PE70LE

Phorpres Houses

PE70NB

Flinders Drive

PE78DS

Hargate Way

PE78TX

Otters Way

PE29FQ

Littledale Crescent

PE78HP

Cyrus Way

PE78ZB

Chamberhouse Crescent

PE70LA

The Ashes

PE78FZ

Phorpres Close

PE29EZ

Saxonbury Way

PE29FS

Columbus Road

PE73GF

Thistle Close

PE78AG

Holly Walk

PE78AW

Archers Wood

PE78SE

Hollingworth Place

PE78TP

Chapelhouse Drive

PE70LT

Hudson Grove

PE78BU

Alder Road

PE78FJ

Cygnet Road

PE78JB

Forder Way

PE78RS

Wakehurst Road

PE78TQ

Meadley Place

PE78ZD

Chamberhouse Crescent

PE78RP

Tatton Grove

PE78QE

Fenton Close

PE78RB

Florence Road

PE78GA

Whitebeam Close

PE78SG

Ridgegate Close

PE70ND

Forbes Drive

PE78AB

Holly Walk

PE78AL

Pernys Close

PE78BP

Blackwell Road

PE78HH

Ashville Road

PE78TG

Chelburn Grove

PE78UT

Burnham Crescent

PE29FB

Saxonbury Way

PE78DH

Lakeview Way

PE78UB

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78XX

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27AR

Oakleigh Drive

PE27BZ

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE78QW

Westbury Drive

PE78RU

Wilton Avenue

PE27JB

Maxwell Road

PE78FA

Marketstede

PE78PZ

Clovelly Drive

PE78QQ

Lockwood Way

PE27BJ

Hargate and Hempsted

PE29EX

Boroughfield Road

PE70LW

Roden Way

PE78SJ

London Road

PE78WW

Hargate and Hempsted

PE70NJ

Markham Avenue

PE78PY

Drummond Close

PE29EU

Farlakes Drive

PE70LZ

Lander Crescent

PE78TL

Fonthill Close

PE78TU

Wheatfen Close

PE27BU

Wainman Road

PE70NA

Bates Lane

PE78RE

Benington Close

PE78RJ

Emmetts Grove

PE78SB

Banbury Drive

PE78UF

Hargate and Hempsted

Data Sources

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