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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 107 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
107
Deprivation level
3/10
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
37.67(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.91(+115%)
Shoplifting
20.05(+193%)
Bicycle theft
14.7(+1629%)
Other theft
11.79(+116%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,130,000.

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
Flats23£305,150
Semi-Detached13£925,000
Terraced50£527,500

10 years median price trend in Petersfield

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

All postcodes in Petersfield

CB21NZ

Highsett

CB12FD

Tenison Road

CB12QQ

Oswald Terrace

CB12DJ

Tenison Road

CB11BD

Bradmore Lane

CB12GA

Station Square

CB11BS

Staffordshire Street

CB11QD

Hollymount

CB12XN

Ravensworth Gardens

CB12AZ

Mill Road

CB12GL

Eagle Street

CB12PU

Sleaford Street

CB12BL

Devonshire Road

CB12DP

Tenison Road

CB12UB

Mill Road

CB12LP

Milford Street

CB12PN

Stone Terrace

CB12BY

St Barnabas Road

CB13ET

Coldham's Lane

CB12AD

Mill Road

CB12BX

St Barnabas Road

CB12HS

Covent Garden

CB11BB

Petersfield

CB12ND

Staffordshire Street

CB11QJ

Bray

CB11QQ

Donegal

CB12PG

Ainsworth Place

CB12AG

Devonshire Road

CB12LW

Gwydir Street

CB12QJ

Abbey Walk

CB12GG

Hazell Street

CB12PT

St Matthews Gardens

CB12HY

Mawson Road

CB12NB

Staffordshire Street

CB12HD

Glisson Road

CB12EE

Felton Street

CB12HN

Lyndewode Road

CB12HG

Glisson Road

CB12AS

Mill Road

CB21NW

Hills Road

CB12HQ

Glisson Road

CB12LU

Vicarage Terrace

CB12NE

Staffordshire Gardens

CB11QE

Glenmore

CB12LA

Station Road

CB12AB

Mill Road

CB11QA

Athlone

CB11BX

East Road

CB12PJ

St Matthews Gardens

CB12QA

Sturton Street

CB12AT

Angus Close

CB11PT

Bradmore Street

CB12PD

Ainsworth Street

CB12AN

Mackenzie Road

CB12LJ

Gwydir Street

CB12HJ

Glisson Road

CB12PY

York Street

CB12PP

Rivar Place

CB12DW

Tenison Road

CB12LE

Norfolk Street

CB11QH

St Matthew's Street

CB12NF

Ashley Court

CB12PA

Ainsworth Court

CB12HF

Glisson Road

CB12LG

Gwydir Street

CB12FX

Great Northern Road

CB12EF

Tenison Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.