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About

North Ward encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and key transport corridors to the north of the city centre. The area includes the districts of Dogsthorpe and part of Eastfield, characterised primarily by post-war housing estates with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its western boundary is defined by the A15, a major route leading out towards the Lincolnshire fens, while to the east it borders the expansive green space of Central Park and the River Nene.

A notable feature within the ward is the presence of the regional headquarters for Anglian Water, situated near the parkway system. The area is also home to the Peterborough City Hospital, a significant employer and facility serving the wider region. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several schools and community centres serving the local population, creating a settled, functional part of the city.

Area overview

On average North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 25% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North is £42,000 per year. There are 2 schools in North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North is home to around 11,786 people, with a population density of about 5,389.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Population
11,786
Population density
5,389.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.4(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.41(+180%)
Shoplifting
17.73(+159%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.85(+134%)
Public order
10.35(+102%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,447
29.25%
British
3,413
28.96%
Other White
2,412
20.47%
Other
600
5.09%
Other Asian
497
4.22%
Total population: 11,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,134
35.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,443
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,296
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,045
11.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,000
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 8,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,192
29.7%
Owns with a mortgage
921
22.94%
Owns outright
779
19.41%
Other social rented
648
16.14%
Social rents from council
327
8.15%
Total households: 4,014

Property prices in North

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £215K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) in North area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,600 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached27£205,000£215
Detached3£175,000£254
Terraced14£169,000£184
Flats1£125,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,000£79,000£140,500£120,000
2017£165,000£84,250£153,500£113,000
2018£205,000£80,350£160,000£125,000
2019£230,000£87,000£163,500£135,000
2020£230,000£57,250£162,995£136,500
2021£240,000£85,000£187,000£145,000
2022£230,500£100,000£219,000£166,500
2023£250,000£102,000£210,000£175,000
2024£257,500£76,000£218,000£160,000
2025£280,000£95,000£200,000£168,000
2026£171,500£211,500£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£112£150£162
2017£214£155£171£147
2018£200£164£171£163
2019£194£135£180£155
2020£167£102£175£149
2021£235£151£196£161
2022£245£169£238£207
2023£232£174£222£226
2024£266£196£222£225
2025£271£121£230£193
2026£220£207£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about North

Is North safe?

North records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North?

The median sale price in North is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North?

North has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North?

North scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North sits around rank 4,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North?

The average household income in North is around £42,000 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North?

North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Javed Akhtar (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in North

PE13NF

Scotney Street

PE12HT

Maskew Avenue

PE13JX

Cowper Road

PE13DP

St Pauls Road

PE13XS

Francis Gardens

PE12LE

Clarence Road

PE13JD

Tennyson Road

PE13HX

Crown Street

PE12AN

Bourges Boulevard

PE12DA

Gladstone Street

PE13LS

Chaucer Road

PE13HZ

Crown Street

PE13NH

Foxdale

PE13XU

Anthony Close

PE12LD

English Street

PE12DD

Gladstone Street

PE12LA

Clarence Road

PE13JE

Wilberforce Road

PE12BZ

Gladstone Street

PE13SJ

Welland Road

PE13HG

Lincoln Road

PE12ND

Lincoln Road

PE12LQ

Clarence Road

PE13HS

Belham Road

PE13LQ

Sheridan Road

PE13RN

St Pauls Road

PE12AT

Bourges Boulevard

PE13XG

Bluebell Avenue

PE13JZ

Portland Avenue

PE13JQ

Keeton Road

PE13GA

Shakespeare Avenue

PE13LW

Herrick Close

PE13XF

Campion Road

PE13NL

Gillwell Mews

PE13JT

Shakespeare Avenue

PE13JJ

Burns Close

PE13RT

Eaglesthorpe

PE12AJ

Loire Court

PE13SA

Welland Road

PE13XJ

Heather Avenue

PE13JL

North

PE12LB

Clarence Road

PE12DE

Gladstone Street

PE13SU

Welland Road

PE13LA

Fulbridge Road

PE13HR

Thistlemoor Road

PE13HH

Lincoln Road

PE13XW

Crocus Grove

PE13JU

Shakespeare Avenue

PE13EE

St Pauls Road

PE13JY

Lister Road

PE12LY

Harris Street

PE13DW

St Pauls Road

PE13HD

Lincoln Road

PE12PA

Bourges Boulevard

PE12DB

Gladstone Street

PE13XD

Palm Court

PE13XH

Bluebell Avenue

PE13JN

Carl Hall Court

PE13NA

Pope Way

PE13JH

Keeton Road

PE13SB

Welland Close

PE13LD

Fulbridge Road

PE13RW

Wesleyan Road

PE12LX

Windmill Street

PE12AZ

Brassey Close

PE12DU

Peppercorn Close

PE13RZ

St Pauls Road

PE13ND

Scotney Street

PE13SE

Welland Road

PE12LU

Windmill Street

PE12JA

Cambridge Avenue

PE12AU

Bourges Boulevard

PE13NE

Scotney Street

PE13XZ

Rosemary Gardens

PE13HU

Burmer Road

PE13HP

Thistlemoor Road

PE13XL

Primrose Close

PE13SD

Welland Close

PE13RX

Wesleyan Road

PE13LL

Chaucer Road

PE13LP

Chaucer Road

PE13XA

Broom Close

PE12HS

The Boulevard Retail Park

PE12DQ

Gladstone Street

PE13LZ

Boswell Close

PE13LU

Chaucer Road

PE13NG

Scotney Street

PE13LN

Chaucer Road

PE13LH

Chaucer Road

PE13JA

Crown Street

PE12JG

Springfield Road

PE13JF

Dryden Road

PE13XY

Robert Avenue

PE13XE

Campion Road

PE13JW

Johnson Walk

PE13JP

Pear Tree Gardens

PE13NJ

Cecil Pacey Court

PE13JR

St James Avenue

PE13RS

Eaglesthorpe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.