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About

Petersfield lies directly south of the city centre, bordered by Mill Road to the north and the railway line to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining its streets. It functions as a quiet neighbourhood for many university staff and city workers, with local commerce concentrated along the southern end of Mill Road. This includes a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and several international food stores catering to the community.

The area is notably defined by the expansive Petersfield Park, a green space with sports facilities that serves as a local hub. The Cambridge Central Mosque, with its striking contemporary architecture and eco-friendly design, is a significant landmark on the eastern edge of the neighbourhood. Daily life here is shaped by its proximity to the railway station, offering convenient travel links, while maintaining a separate, settled atmosphere from the busier central districts.

Area overview

On average Petersfield has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield is £65,703 per year. There are 5 schools in Petersfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Petersfield is home to around 8,230 people, with a population density of about 7,807.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Population
8,230
Population density
7,807.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.46(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.97(+134%)
Shoplifting
19.93(+180%)
Bicycle theft
17.5(+1889%)
Public order
13.37(+157%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,356
52.93%
Other White
1,873
22.76%
Chinese
405
4.92%
Indian
262
3.18%
Other
221
2.69%
Total population: 8,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,066
69.53%
Level 3 (A level)
984
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
5.9%
No qualifications
383
5.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
219
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 7,286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,334
39.41%
Owns outright
819
24.19%
Owns with a mortgage
600
17.73%
Other social rented
257
7.59%
Social rents from council
244
7.21%
Total households: 3,385

Property prices in Petersfield

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £447,198 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Petersfield 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 Petersfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£310,000
Semi-Detached7£900,000
Terraced49£500,000

10 years median price trend in Petersfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield.

All postcodes in Petersfield

CB12JF

Station Road

CB11BX

East Road

CB11QA

Athlone

CB12BD

Mill Road

CB12GL

Eagle Street

CB12GF

Eagle Street

CB12HN

Lyndewode Road

CB12NZ

Hooper Street

CB12AZ

Mill Road

CB12DJ

Tenison Road

CB12HT

Covent Garden

CB12HA

Glisson Road

CB12AY

Perowne Street

CB12EA

Mawson Road

CB12GJ

Eagle Street

CB12NR

St Matthews Court

CB21AS

Cambridge Place

CB11BT

East Road

CB12GN

Hazell Street

CB12HD

Glisson Road

CB12UB

Mill Road

CB21NS

Cambridge Place

CB11BD

Bradmore Lane

CB11QJ

Bray

CB12BB

Devonshire Mews

CB12EL

Eden Street

CB11QE

Glenmore

CB11QF

Farran

CB12ED

Mawson Place

CB12HW

Cross Street

CB12PS

St Matthews Gardens

CB12QE

Sturton Street

CB11BY

East Road

CB12HP

Mill Street

CB12QG

Sturton Street

CB12AT

Angus Close

CB12PJ

St Matthews Gardens

CB11QD

Hollymount

CB12GG

Hazell Street

CB12LW

Gwydir Street

CB11BS

Staffordshire Street

CB12HY

Mawson Road

CB12PA

Ainsworth Court

CB12HJ

Glisson Road

CB12LA

Station Road

CB12RU

Sturton Street

CB12LR

Upper Gwydir Street

CB12PB

Hooper Street

CB12LF

Norfolk Street

CB12QJ

Abbey Walk

CB12FB

Station Road

CB12QH

Sturton Street

CB12AH

Collier Road

CB12HG

Glisson Road

CB12LD

Norfolk Street

CB12PT

St Matthews Gardens

CB12BU

St Barnabas Road

CB12LX

Geldart Street

CB12TX

East Road

CB21PA

Claremont

CB12FD

Tenison Road

CB12LY

Petworth Street

CB12NB

Staffordshire Street

CB12LU

Vicarage Terrace

CB12NE

Staffordshire Gardens

CB12PG

Ainsworth Place

CB12PU

Sleaford Street

CB21NW

Hills Road

CB12NF

Ashley Court

CB12BY

St Barnabas Road

CB12DX

Tenison Avenue

CB12DY

Tenison Avenue

CB12NG

Norfolk Terrace

CB21NX

Highsett

CB11BN

East Road

CB11QB

Inveran

CB13ET

Coldham's Lane

CB12AG

Devonshire Road

CB12LJ

Gwydir Street

CB12QA

Sturton Street

CB21NY

Highsett

CB12EX

St Pauls Walk

CB12LS

Edward Street

CB12LP

Milford Street

CB12QQ

Oswald Terrace

CB12FX

Great Northern Road

CB12SN

Sturton Street

CB12AL

Guest Road

CB12BX

St Barnabas Road

CB12DG

Tenison Road

CB12DR

Mill Road

CB12LL

Gwydir Street

CB12RX

Stone Street

CB11BB

Petersfield

CB12BL

Devonshire Road

CB12AB

Mill Road

CB12HR

Covent Garden

CB12DZ

Mawson Road

CB12EF

Tenison Road

CB12NQ

Blossom Street

Data Sources

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