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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

PE11DA

Trinity Street

PE11YL

Wheel Yard

PE12AD

Bourges Boulevard

PE12FF

Broadway

PE19UE

Bridge Street

PE11UP

St Marys Court

PE11YB

Dean's Court

PE12BG

Russell Street

PE12BJ

Russell Street

PE12RJ

Bright Street

PE14DW

Huntly Grove

PE15DY

Buckle Street

PE15HG

Star Road

PE19SR

Bridge Street

PE19UF

Bridge Street

PE11HG

Central

PE11GZ

Touthill Place

PE11TE

Cattle Market Road

PE11WJ

Priestgate

PE12RN

North Street

PE12SD

Bright Street

PE12SJ

Lincoln Road

PE14EF

Stuart Court

PE15HQ

Star Road

PE11US

Bridge Street

PE11YD

Long Causeway

PE15NH

Keyham Court

PE15HF

Star Road

PE11NA

Cowgate

PE12HH

Hankey Street

PE14DA

Broadway

PE14DB

Huntly Grove

PE15NS

Hubberts Court

PE11ET

Viersen Platz

PE11QA

Westgate

PE12BF

Mayor's Walk

PE12BQ

Russell Street

PE12EH

Beech Avenue

PE15EG

Cavendish Street

PE19TB

Central

PE11EP

Viersen Platz

PE11GF

Central

PE11UN

St Marys Court

PE12QG

Henry Street

PE12RQ

Lincoln Road

PE11PY

Westgate

PE11XS

Minster Precincts

PE12BE

Gladstone Street

PE12EL

Cromwell Road

PE12NR

Lincoln Road

PE12RD

Lincoln Gate

PE12HA

Cobden Street

PE12TH

Park Road

PE14NB

Monument Court

PE11JL

Priestgate

PE11ZG

Dean's Court

PE12QQ

Granville Street

PE11EH

Bridge Street

PE12BD

Gladstone Street

PE12QJ

Granville Street

PE15AE

Burton Street

PE15EF

Padholme Road

PE15EQ

Cavendish Street

PE15EU

Star Road

PE15HA

Burton Street

PE11LT

King Street

PE12QL

Granville Street

PE12UB

Park Road

PE12UX

Park Road

PE19TU

Central

PE19SZ

Bridge Street

PE11YA

Dean's Court

PE12TZ

Park Road

PE12HG

Cromwell Road

PE12RE

Lincoln Gate

PE14DP

Princes Gardens

PE15HL

Star Road

PE11TU

Brook Street

PE11SU

Broadway

PE11TZ

New Road

PE12EJ

Craig Street

PE12SS

Prince's Street

PE15AG

Whalley Street

PE11DE

Central

PE11DP

Bridge Street

PE11LX

Cromwell Road

PE11PX

Westgate

PE14AP

Eastfield Road

PE15HD

Burton Street

PE11ED

Bourges Boulevard

PE11FJ

New Road

PE11WS

Central

PE12BL

Gladstone Street

PE12EA

Cromwell Road

PE12HN

Bamber Street

PE14AE

Crawthorne Road

PE14DD

Broadway

PE19SL

Bridge Street

PE12BS

Gladstone Street

PE12FB

Russell Street

Data Sources

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