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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 313 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
313
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
143.11(+354%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.94(+496%)
Shoplifting
39.74(+481%)
Public order
38.83(+658%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.56(+287%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Peterborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 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
Terraced28£170,000
Detached8£362,500
Flats19£122,500
Semi-Detached10£227,500

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

PE19UE

Bridge Street

PE12EZ

St Marks Street

PE12QB

Burghley Road

PE12AD

Bourges Boulevard

PE12AA

Acland Street

PE12SR

Bright Street

PE12RH

Lincoln Road

PE12BG

Russell Street

PE15EP

Charles Street

PE15BU

Pipe Lane

PE12RE

Lincoln Gate

PE12UA

Burghley Road

PE11YB

Dean's Court

PE12QE

Burghley Road

PE11XS

Minster Precincts

PE19TF

Bridge Street

PE14DQ

Broadway

PE11YJ

Long Causeway

PE11GZ

Touthill Place

PE12BQ

Russell Street

PE19TG

Bridge Street

PE14DA

Broadway

PE15EY

Star Road

PE11SZ

Stanley Road

PE11NS

Queensgate Centre

PE12UH

Park Road

PE11PY

Westgate

PE12DN

Cobden Street

PE12QW

Huntly Grove

PE15DY

Buckle Street

PE11XP

Long Causeway

PE11ES

Viersen Platz

PE19TY

Central

PE12UX

Park Road

PE12TG

Church Walk

PE12TL

Manor House Street

PE19SG

Bridge Street

PE15GD

Boongate

PE11UN

St Marys Court

PE11TE

Cattle Market Road

PE12HD

Cobden Street

PE15DD

St Johns Street

PE11WS

Central

PE11UR

St Marys Court

PE12UE

Church Walk

PE11EN

Rivergate

PE12TZ

Park Road

PE12EE

Cromwell Road

PE11HA

Bridge Street

PE14DT

Broadway

PE13AG

Dogsthorpe Road

PE11YL

Wheel Yard

PE12PY

Nursery Close

PE14NB

Monument Court

PE11WE

Central

PE11SB

Broadway

PE14AS

Eastfield Road

PE11WU

Central

PE11YS

Long Causeway

PE12EH

Beech Avenue

PE15AG

Whalley Street

PE12GA

Park Road

PE11JL

Priestgate

PE11UU

St Marys Court

PE19TR

Central

PE12HQ

Cromwell Road

PE12HJ

Hankey Street

PE15EH

Padholme Road

PE12EG

Cromwell Road

PE15ED

Whitsed Street

PE12BB

Dyson Close

PE12BN

Gladstone Street

PE15ET

Star Road

PE15NS

Hubberts Court

PE13AF

Dogsthorpe Road

PE14AU

Eastfield Road

PE15HY

Star Mews

PE19TZ

Central

PE12TJ

Park Road

PE11XZ

Minster Precincts

PE15QX

Whitsed Street

PE12QL

Granville Street

PE12HN

Bamber Street

PE15EW

Cobbet Place

PE11UQ

Laxton Square

PE12QR

Regents Court

PE12TN

Park Road

PE12RP

Lincoln Road

PE19SL

Bridge Street

PE11DA

Trinity Street

PE11AB

Cowgate

PE15DU

Wellington Street

PE15AQ

Morris Street

PE12SE

Lincoln Road

PE11JE

City Road

PE12NU

Cobden Avenue

PE12TH

Park Road

PE11HQ

Central

PE11XW

Long Causeway

PE11YH

Westgate

Data Sources

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