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Peterborough Central

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About

Peterborough Central is the city’s commercial and civic core, centred on Queensgate shopping centre and the adjoining pedestrian streets. The main railway station sits on the East Coast Main Line a short walk from the shops and links the city to London and northern cities. The bus station and council offices are nearby, and the market and smaller independent traders line the streets around Cathedral Square. Movement through the area mixes shopping, workplaces and public transport hubs, with short walking routes between key points.

The River Nene crosses the central area, and riverside paths and the Embankment form a continuous walkway beside shops and civic buildings. Cathedral Square contains Peterborough Cathedral, whose wide West Front with three large arches faces the open space and sits beside the museum and civic buildings. Small lanes and service streets open off the main routes toward cultural venues and offices, so the central area functions as a compact urban district with both transport connections and riverside access.

Area overview

On average Peterborough Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year. There are 3 schools in Peterborough Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peterborough Central is home to around 12,054 people, with a population density of about 5,538.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
317
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterborough Central Population
12,054
Population density
5,538.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.62(+349%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.69(+495%)
Public order
38.99(+650%)
Shoplifting
32.27(+354%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.55(+299%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,042
25.24%
Other White
2,845
23.61%
Pakistani
2,495
20.7%
Indian
801
6.65%
Other Asian
747
6.2%
Total population: 12,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,011
31.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,481
26.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,211
12.7%
Level 3 (A level)
964
10.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
949
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 9,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,396
51.05%
Owns outright
830
17.69%
Owns with a mortgage
649
13.83%
Other social rented
423
9.01%
Social rents from council
176
3.75%
Total households: 4,693

Property prices in Peterborough Central

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Peterborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peterborough Central 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 Peterborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£365,000
Flats14£118,750
Semi-Detached12£250,000
Terraced21£165,000

10 years median price trend in Peterborough Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterborough Central.

All postcodes in Peterborough Central

PE12TG

Church Walk

PE14AB

Crawthorne Road

PE19TE

Bridge Street

PE19SF

Bridge Street

PE15FR

Burton Street

PE12SP

Lincoln Road

PE19TG

Bridge Street

PE11DY

Bridge Street

PE11YS

Long Causeway

PE12NY

Lime Tree Avenue

PE12SH

Lincoln Road

PE12UY

Park Road

PE14AS

Eastfield Road

PE15DX

Morris Street

PE11JJ

Priestgate

PE12EB

Cromwell Road

PE12QS

Princes Street

PE12TE

St Marks Street

PE14BD

Eastfield Road

PE15DD

St Johns Street

PE19TF

Bridge Street

PE12QP

Princes Street

PE12RS

Geneva Street

PE15EZ

Star Road

PE12QA

Burghley Road

PE12RA

North Street

PE11DS

Wentworth Street

PE11FU

Touthill Place

PE11RS

Broadway

PE19TW

Bridge Street

PE11PA

Queen Street

PE11SA

City Road

PE11SQ

Broadway

PE12UD

Park Road

PE14DF

Broadway

PE14DS

Broadway

PE15EN

Padholme Road

PE11YW

Broadway

PE11YX

Bishop's Road

PE12SR

Bright Street

PE19TT

Bridge Street

PE11AB

Cowgate

PE11EL

Bourges Boulevard

PE12ED

Bright Street

PE12HQ

Cromwell Road

PE12TT

Park Road

PE13AF

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14DU

Broadway Gardens

PE14QW

Eastfield Grove

PE11HA

Bridge Street

PE11UT

St Marys Court

PE11WE

Central

PE11YE

Bishop's Road

PE12FE

Broadway

PE12QD

Burghley Road

PE12QZ

Bradfield Way

PE12TD

Park Road

PE14DN

Bedford Street

PE14DT

Broadway

PE15EE

Padholme Road

PE11RW

Broadway

PE14YS

Crawthorne Road

PE19TX

Central

PE19ST

Bridge Street

PE11RB

Westgate

PE14AY

Jordan Mews

PE11GY

Broadway

PE11HQ

Central

PE11NT

Westgate

PE12TX

Towler Street

PE14BE

Eastfield Road

PE14DR

St Marys Close

PE14YR

Padholme Road

PE15DU

Wellington Street

PE11PZ

Westgate

PE12BB

Dyson Close

PE12QT

All Saints Road

PE12SY

Westgate

PE15GA

Star Mews

PE11JE

City Road

PE11JN

Priestgate

PE11RX

Broadway

PE11SZ

Stanley Road

PE11YH

Westgate

PE12NL

Kimbolton Court

PE12TW

Park

PE12UE

Church Walk

PE15ED

Whitsed Street

PE19SY

Bridge Street

PE11BF

Bridge Street

PE11FX

Viersen Platz

PE11LZ

Cowgate

PE11WG

Priestgate

PE11WY

Central

PE12FH

Ash Tree Grove

PE12UH

Park Road

PE14DE

Broadway

PE14DY

Princes Gate

PE15QX

Whitsed Street

PE19TS

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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