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Peterborough Central

About

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.

Area overview

On average Peterborough Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 602 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
602
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Peterborough Central

PE12EA

Cromwell Road

PE12HN

Bamber Street

PE14AE

Crawthorne Road

PE14AP

Eastfield Road

PE14DD

Broadway

PE15HD

Burton Street

PE19SL

Bridge Street

PE11NS

Bourges Boulevard

PE11TN

Midgate

PE11XH

Bridge Street

PE12BS

Gladstone Street

PE12FB

Russell Street

PE12PY

Nursery Close

PE12UA

Burghley Road

PE12YD

Cobden Avenue

PE14AL

Gloucester Place

PE14BT

Huntly Grove

PE15HH

Glenton Street

PE11NE

Long Causeway

PE11LY

Long Causeway

PE11QL

Midland Road

PE12DN

Cobden Street

PE12EE

Cromwell Road

PE12HJ

Hankey Street

PE12RU

Broadway

PE12SQ

Bright Street

PE19SJ

Bridge Street

PE19SP

Bridge Street

PE11XP

Long Causeway

PE11XZ

Bridge Street

PE11ZF

Priestgate

PE12RH

Bright Street

PE12RP

Bright Street

PE19SD

Peterborough Central

PE19SQ

Bridge Street

PE19TH

Bridge Street

PE11FW

Chapel Street

PE11UQ

City Road

PE12UF

Church Walk

PE15ER

Dickens Street

PE15ES

Star Close

PE11NH

Westgate

PE11NW

Westgate

PE11RE

Westgate

PE11RP

Broadway

PE11SH

Broadway

PE11UW

City Road

PE11YR

Cumbergate

PE12SE

Bright Street

PE14BA

Princes Gardens

PE14AQ

Gloucester Place

PE14DH

Broadway

PE19SW

Bridge Street

PE11PW

Exchange Street

PE11EJ

Embankment Road

PE11UR

Peterborough Central

PE11XA

Cross Street

PE12EQ

Beech Avenue

PE12TG

Church Walk

PE14AB

Crawthorne Road

PE14AR

Eastfield Road

PE14AX

Eastfield Road

PE19UA

Peterborough Central

PE15BU

St John's Street

PE15EP

Charles Street

PE15NU

Cavendish Street

PE11DD

Albert Place

PE11DW

Bridge Street

PE11RG

Bright Street

PE12AF

Bourges Boulevard

PE12TL

Manor House Street

PE15EY

Star Road

PE15HY

Burton Street

PE19SA

Peterborough Central

PE19SS

Bridge Street

PE19TD

Bridge Street

PE11DT

Bourges Boulevard

PE12BN

Gladstone Street

PE12EZ

Church Walk

PE12QE

Burghley Road

PE12QR

Prince's Street

PE12RL

Bell's Place

PE15EH

Padholme Road

PE15ET

Star Road

PE15GY

Boongate

PE19SN

Peterborough Central

PE19SX

Bridge Street

PE11FQ

Brook Street

PE11SY

Broadway

PE11YJ

Long Causeway

PE12AA

Acland Street

PE12QN

Huntly Grove

PE12TR

Church Walk

PE15TY

Eastholm Close

PE11HF

Bridge Street

PE11PF

Bridge Street

PE11TB

Midgate

PE12EG

Cromwell Road

PE11WX

Peterborough Central

PE12GB

Bright Street