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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

PE78RF

Fairhaven

PE70LP

Forrest Drive

PE27BF

Aston Business Park

PE78HB

Hargate Way

PE78RQ

Wilton Avenue

PE78DA

Capthorne Close

PE78XH

Perranporth Drive

PE78QQ

Lockwood Way

PE29EN

Flaxley Road

PE78QX

Harmony Grove

PE78NQ

Westbury Drive

PE78SL

Boundary Lane

PE78DN

Beaumont Way

PE27LB

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE78QP

Lockwood Way

PE27BZ

Shrewsbury Avenue

PE78XW

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78BS

Morborn Road

PE78UU

Hockley Drive

PE29EU

Farlakes Drive

PE29FN

Bartlett Drive

PE78RY

Greenfield Way

PE70LN

Trelowen Way

PE78AT

Silver Hill

PE78HL

Ruster Way

PE78GQ

St Edmunds Walk

PE78AE

Lady Charlotte Road

PE78RP

Tatton Grove

PE78AZ

Archers Wood

PE78XN

Hargate and Hempsted

PE70NE

Shipton Grove

PE78DL

Hargate Way

PE78SD

Banbury Drive

PE78DE

Reed Close

PE78RL

Chalice Close

PE78HP

Cyrus Way

PE78DX

Applewood Drive

PE27UH

The Metro Centre

PE78TW

Winterburn Grove

PE27AN

Oakleigh Drive

PE29FJ

Ross Close

PE78XS

Seagrove Close

PE78RD

Kentwell Road

PE27BJ

Hargate and Hempsted

PE78QJ

Cygnet Road

PE27BW

Morley Way

PE78AY

Lornas Field

PE78QL

Aqua Drive

PE78QE

Fenton Close

PE78BW

Blackwell Road

PE78GD

Bushy Court

PE29DT

London Road

PE78ED

Four Chimneys Crescent

PE29GA

Stanham Way

PE78DB

Calcot Street

PE27FE

Welbeck Way

PE78FW

Evergreen Drive

PE70LD

London Road

PE78BD

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre

PE29EJ

Drake Avenue

PE70LZ

Lander Crescent

PE29JB

Morley Way

PE78UW

Redhill Grove

PE78SA

Blithfield

PE78SF

Dovestones

PE70LH

Cook Avenue

PE78BG

Hargate Way

PE78AG

Holly Walk

PE78RB

Florence Road

PE78DH

Lakeview Way

PE78BE

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre

PE29EZ

Saxonbury Way

PE78TN

Watergrove Close

PE78QY

Adlington Close

PE78BJ

Morborn Road

PE78RT

Hatfield Court

PE78JA

Club Way

PE29FL

Alder Close

PE70LX

Hillary Close

PE78DW

Hargate Way

PE78HJ

Vars Road

PE78FF

Silver Hill

PE78AF

Lady Charlotte Road

PE78RZ

Abberton Mews

PE70LT

Hudson Grove

PE78GY

Hedda Drive

PE27AP

Morpeth Close

PE70NF

Shipton Grove

PE27JU

Morpeth Close

Data Sources

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