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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

CB12DP

Tenison Road

CB12LE

Norfolk Street

CB12XL

Ravensworth Gardens

CB12BQ

Mill Road

CB12DN

Tenison Road

CB12NH

Flower Street

CB12HQ

Glisson Road

CB21NF

Hills Road

CB11QG

Enfield

CB11QH

St Matthew's Street

CB12FY

Great Northern Road

CB12LG

Gwydir Street

CB12PD

Ainsworth Street

CB12PY

York Street

CB12AS

Mill Road

CB12HS

Covent Garden

CB12LH

Gwydir Street

CB13ER

Coldham's Lane

CB12AW

Mill Road

CB12BZ

St Barnabas Court

CB12PR

York Terrace

CB11QQ

Donegal

CB12NU

Kingston Street

CB12GA

Station Square

CB12LT

St Matthews Street

CB12NN

Bradmore Street

CB12XN

Ravensworth Gardens

CB12GH

Headly Street

CB12DE

St Barnabas Road

CB12JB

Station Road

CB12AN

Mackenzie Road

CB12AJ

Ditchburn Place

CB12GP

New Street

CB12QW

Kerridge Close

CB11NA

Gonville Place

CB12EW

Mortimer Road

CB12HL

Lyndewode Road

CB12QF

Sturton Street

CB21NZ

Highsett

CB11BL

Caroline Place

CB12PL

Stone Street

CB12PW

Sleaford Street

CB11BP

Staffordshire Street

CB12PN

Stone Terrace

CB12PP

Rivar Place

CB12RG

George Pateman Court

CB11BU

Parkers Terrace

CB12NJ

Broad Street

CB12PH

St Matthews Gardens

CB12PZ

York Street

CB11PT

Bradmore Street

CB12EE

Felton Street

CB11BW

East Road

CB12BH

Devonshire Road

CB12PF

Ainsworth Street

CB12QS

Fairsford Place

CB12AQ

Willis Road

CB12NS

Sleaford Street

CB12AX

Emery Street

CB12DW

Tenison Road

CB12FZ

Eccleston Place

CB12LZ

Young Street

CB12AD

Mill Road

CB12ND

Staffordshire Street

CB21NT

Hills Road

CB12HF

Glisson Road

CB12NX

Sleaford Street

Data Sources

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