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North Bretton & Westwood

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About

North Bretton & Westwood is a residential suburb situated to the west of Peterborough's city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the late 20th century, with many properties built around the 1970s and 1980s. It contains local shopping parades providing essential services, and is served by several primary schools, making it a practical and family-oriented part of the city.

A notable feature is the presence of Bretton Park, a large green space with woodlands and recreational facilities. The area's layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and avenues, creating a network of quieter streets away from main thoroughfares. Public transport connections link the neighbourhood to the wider city, supporting its function as a commuter base.

Area overview

On average North Bretton & Westwood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Bretton & Westwood is £42,616 per year. There are 3 schools in North Bretton & Westwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Bretton & Westwood is home to around 8,244 people, with a population density of about 3,962.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Bretton & Westwood Population
8,244
Population density
3,962.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.56(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+70%)
Public order
9.46(+82%)
Other theft
8.85(+59%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,484
54.4%
Other White
1,610
19.53%
Pakistani
332
4.03%
African
311
3.77%
Other
302
3.66%
Total population: 8,243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,622
26.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,147
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
944
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
781
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
745
24.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
712
23.28%
Owns with a mortgage
565
18.48%
Owns outright
489
15.99%
Social rents from council
457
14.94%
Total households: 3,058

Property prices in North Bretton & Westwood

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in North Bretton & Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Bretton & Westwood 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 North Bretton & Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£355,000
Semi-Detached9£210,000
Terraced25£182,500

10 years median price trend in North Bretton & Westwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bretton & Westwood.

Data Sources

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