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Peterborough Central

Interactive map displaying 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, roughly 3.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Peterborough Central is £167,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,750 and £225,000. 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

Median price: £167,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £131K – £225K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Peterborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peterborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£256
Semi-Detached8£225,000£184
Terraced24£162,500£178
Flats12£127,500£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peterborough Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterborough Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£110,000£127,500£113,000
2017£296,000£132,500£180,000£122,000
2018£235,000£116,001£201,000£130,000
2019£400,000£105,000£175,000£130,000
2020£240,000£93,000£163,000£125,000
2021£305,000£106,000£225,000£147,500
2022£282,500£116,750£239,000£150,000
2023£400,000£112,500£220,000£175,000
2024£325,000£105,000£217,500£160,000
2025£362,500£118,750£227,500£162,500
2026£407,500£127,500£252,500£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterborough Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peterborough Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110£188£161£136
2017£207£204£167£144
2018£187£201£185£157
2019£196£183£168£152
2020£249£167£180£145
2021£235£187£189£164
2022£254£196£217£195
2023£172£169£201£195
2024£243£172£190£181
2025£262£178£214£190
2026£256£214£184£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peterborough Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peterborough Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.