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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

PE70LD

London Road

PE78DA

Capthorne Close

PE78EF

Leaf Avenue

PE78SA

Blithfield

PE29FL

Alder Close

PE78EB

Thorn Road

PE78RH

Berrington View

PE78AT

Silver Hill

PE78AZ

Archers Wood

PE78BE

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre

PE78DQ

Lakeview Way

PE78FY

Hornbeam Road

PE78RD

Kentwell Road

PE78RW

Valehouse Close

PE78QS

Broadstone Drive

PE78AF

Lady Charlotte Road

PE78QN

Aqua Drive

PE78RY

Greenfield Way

PE27HU

Maxwell Road

PE78BJ

Morborn Road

PE78LD

Barnsdale Drive

PE78SH

Worthington Grove

PE29FF

Drake Avenue

PE78AN

Hargate Way

PE70NH

Davis Place

PE78DF

Watersend Road

PE78TJ

Langsett Gardens

PE78TT

Ormesby Place

PE78BB

Stanton Square

PE78FE

Hargate Way

PE78HB

Hargate Way

PE78HJ

Vars Road

PE29GA

Stanham Way

PE78DZ

Rothbart Way

PE78GF

Tabor Court

PE78XD

Sheerness Way

PE27BW

Morley Way

PE27WH

Welbeck Way

PE29FT

Flaxley Road

PE78DD

Dragonfly Close

PE78FF

Silver Hill

PE78TH

Belmont Place

PE78BS

Morborn Road

PE78TY

Tarka Grove

PE78XS

Seagrove Close

PE78XW

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27UH

The Metro Centre

PE70NL

Bruce Grove

PE70NN

Kelsey Place

PE78AE

Lady Charlotte Road

PE78AH

Highclere Road

PE78HL

Ruster Way

PE78UU

Hockley Drive

PE27BF

Aston Business Park

PE27BP

Morley Way

PE70NP

Shaw Close

PE70NQ

Grant Mews

PE78AJ

Holly Walk

PE78AQ

Highclere Road

PE78BY

Birchen Close

PE78QB

Logan Mews

PE78QJ

Cygnet Road

PE70LP

Forrest Drive

PE78FB

Arrow Court

PE78QP

Lockwood Way

PE78RN

Shipley Mews

PE78UA

Holtden Lane

PE27EF

Woodston Business Centre

PE29FJ

Ross Close

PE78FR

Oak Avenue

PE78GE

Guelder Road

PE78RT

Hatfield Court

PE78XH

Perranporth Drive

PE27AP

Morpeth Close

PE78EH

Ribes Close

PE78QF

Carolside Grove

PE78WF

Grassholme Close

PE27FA

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27JN

Maxwell Road

PE78GD

Bushy Court

PE78WP

Hargate and Hempsted

PE27JP

Alfric Square

PE29FH

Vancouver Way

PE70LH

Cook Avenue

PE78AR

Brickberry Close

PE78AS

Fields End Close

PE78DG

Tern Road

PE78FD

Cygnet Road

PE78FS

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Data Sources

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