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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.

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.