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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

PE11UW

City Road

PE11TZ

New Road

PE11JN

Priestgate

PE15FU

Eastfield Road

PE12RX

Fitzwilliam Street

PE11XU

Dean's Court

PE12FD

Bright Street

PE11FQ

Brook Street

PE15HL

Star Road

PE15EZ

Star Road

PE12TQ

Manor House Street

PE15EG

Cavendish Street

PE11BF

Bridge Street

PE11DH

Wentworth Street

PE11UP

St Marys Court

PE11ER

Viersen Platz

PE11RB

Westgate

PE12PW

Lincoln Road

PE14AG

Monument Street

PE11XB

Church Street

PE15AF

Burton Court

PE12FA

Bright Street

PE11RG

Westgate

PE19ST

Bridge Street

PE15ER

Dickens Street

PE12QZ

Bradfield Way

PE11QF

City Road

PE12RU

Fitzwilliam Street

PE12TD

Park Road

PE19SQ

Bridge Street

PE11SY

Broadway

PE15EA

Dickens Street

PE12NR

Lincoln Road

PE15GA

Star Mews

PE11PZ

Westgate

PE19SP

Bridge Street

PE11SE

Albert Place

PE11LR

Cowgate

PE12RQ

Lincoln Road

PE11DP

Bridge Street

PE11JX

Priestgate

PE15NU

Woodbine Mews

PE11EH

Bridge Street

PE19UD

Bridge Street

PE14DY

Princes Gate

PE12EF

Craig Street

PE11ZF

Priestgate

PE11TN

Midgate

PE11FJ

New Road

PE14AA

Crawthorne Road

PE11EP

Viersen Platz

PE11YU

Bishop's Road

PE11YR

Cumbergate

PE15NH

Keyham Court

PE11DD

Albert Place

PE12NY

Lime Tree Avenue

PE11RX

Broadway

PE14DE

Broadway

PE12RT

Geneva Street

PE11PF

Bridge Street

PE14QW

Eastfield Grove

PE12BW

St Mark's Street

PE19TH

Bridge Street

PE12EJ

Craig Street

PE12QG

Henry Street

PE11GF

Central

PE11UT

St Marys Court

PE12RY

Lincoln Road

PE12EB

Cromwell Road

PE12HG

Cromwell Road

PE12SN

Lincoln Road

PE14BT

Huntly Grove

PE19SD

Central

PE15HF

Star Road

PE12BJ

Russell Street

PE15TY

Eastholm Close

PE14DU

Broadway Gardens

PE12TR

Park Road

PE14DF

Broadway

PE12QJ

Granville Street

Data Sources

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