Peterborough Central is the commercial and transport hub of the city, home to the main railway station and key bus routes. The area features a mix of retail, offices, and leisure spaces, with Queensgate Shopping Centre as its focal point. Nearby, the Cathedral Square provides a historic backdrop with Peterborough Cathedral, one of the city’s most notable landmarks.
The area is well-connected, with direct rail links to London and other major cities. Public spaces like Bridge Street and Long Causeway offer a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. While primarily urban, the central location makes it a practical base for exploring the wider city. The River Nene runs close by, adding a touch of greenery to the otherwise built-up surroundings.
On average Peterborough Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 409 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 of residents in Peterborough Central is £41,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Peterborough Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Peterborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Peterborough Central
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Gloucester Place
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Huntly Grove
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Glenton Street
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Cromwell Road
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Long Causeway
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Long Causeway
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Midland Road
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Cobden Street
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Hankey Street
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Broadway
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Bright Street
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Long Causeway
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Bridge Street
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Priestgate
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Bright Street
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Chapel Street
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City Road
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Church Walk
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Dickens Street
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Star Close
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Broadway
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Westgate
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Westgate
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Westgate
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Broadway
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City Road
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Cumbergate
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Bright Street
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Bridge Street
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Gloucester Place
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Princes Gardens
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Broadway
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Exchange Street
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Embankment Road
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Peterborough Central
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Cross Street
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Beech Avenue
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Church Walk
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Crawthorne Road
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Eastfield Road
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Eastfield Road
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St John's Street
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Charles Street
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Cavendish Street
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Peterborough Central
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Star Road
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Albert Place
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Bridge Street
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Bright Street
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Bourges Boulevard
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Manor House Street
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Burton Street
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Peterborough Central
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Bourges Boulevard
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Gladstone Street
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Church Walk
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Burghley Road
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Prince's Street
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Bell's Place
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Padholme Road
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Star Road
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Boongate
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Peterborough Central
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Bridge Street
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Brook Street
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Broadway
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Long Causeway
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Acland Street
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Huntly Grove
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Church Walk
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Eastholm Close
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Midgate
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Peterborough Central
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Cromwell Road
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Bright Street
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Cobden Street
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Burghley Road
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Geneva Street
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Bright Street
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Broadway
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Crawthorne Street
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Dickens Street
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Bridge Street
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Peterborough Central
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Peterborough Central
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Wentworth Street
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Viersen Platz
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Priestgate
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Bright Street
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Monument Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.