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About

Petersfield ward lies directly south of Cambridge's historic core, bordered by the railway line to the north and Hills Road to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. Its streets are quiet, with a mix of private homes and rented student accommodations due to its proximity to the university. The ward functions as a settled neighbourhood for both long-term residents and the academic community.

The area contains several local shops and pubs along Mill Road, which acts as a central thoroughfare. Petersfield includes the site of the former Cambridge University Press building on Trumpington Street, a notable historical landmark. Open space is provided by Petersfield Green and the nearby Romsey Recreation Ground. The ward's community is active, with a focus on local issues and events, reflecting its established residential character.

Area overview

On average Petersfield has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield is £72,144 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 10,936 people, with a population density of about 6,748.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Population
10,936
Population density
6,748.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.09(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.34(+137%)
Shoplifting
25.15(+254%)
Bicycle theft
19.48(+2114%)
Public order
14.36(+176%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,559
50.83%
Other White
2,449
22.39%
Chinese
617
5.64%
Indian
375
3.43%
Other Asian
303
2.77%
Total population: 10,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,379
65.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,697
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
572
5.88%
No qualifications
492
5.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
282
2.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,727

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,759
40.61%
Owns outright
952
21.98%
Owns with a mortgage
676
15.61%
Other social rented
460
10.62%
Social rents from council
275
6.35%
Total households: 4,331

Property prices in Petersfield

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,645,000.

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
Flats39£350,000
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

CB28BF

Shaftesbury Road

CB12JF

Station Road

CB11BX

East Road

CB11QA

Athlone

CB12BD

Mill Road

CB12GL

Eagle Street

CB28AA

Shaftesbury Road

CB28DU

Shaftesbury Road

CB12GF

Eagle Street

CB12HN

Lyndewode Road

CB12NZ

Hooper Street

CB28BH

Clarendon Road

CB12AZ

Mill Road

CB12DJ

Tenison Road

CB12FF

Brookgate

CB12HT

Covent Garden

CB28BG

Brooklands Avenue

CB12FS

Station Place

CB12HA

Glisson Road

CB28DT

Glenalmond Avenue

CB28EW

Kingfisher Way

CB12AY

Perowne Street

CB28FH

Clarendon Road

CB12EA

Mawson Road

CB12GJ

Eagle Street

CB12NR

St Matthews Court

CB11BT

East Road

CB12GN

Hazell Street

CB12HD

Glisson Road

CB12UB

Mill Road

CB28DG

Brooklands Avenue

CB11BD

Bradmore Lane

CB11QJ

Bray

CB12BB

Devonshire Mews

CB12EL

Eden Street

CB28BE

Lennox Walk

CB11QE

Glenmore

CB11QF

Farran

CB12ED

Mawson Place

CB12FR

Station Place

CB28DA

Kingfisher Way

CB28EN

Kingfisher Way

CB12FN

Mill Park

CB12HW

Cross Street

CB28DZ

Aberdeen Avenue

CB12GE

Station Square

CB12QE

Sturton Street

CB28DD

Glenalmond Avenue

CB11BY

East Road

CB12HP

Mill Street

CB12QG

Sturton Street

CB12AT

Angus Close

CB28BT

Kingfisher Way

CB28DY

Glenalmond Avenue

CB11QD

Hollymount

CB12AA

Brookgate

CB12GG

Hazell Street

CB12LW

Gwydir Street

CB11BS

Staffordshire Street

CB12HY

Mawson Road

CB12PA

Ainsworth Court

CB21RE

Hills Road

CB28BX

Henslow Mews

CB12JH

Station Road

CB28BZ

Aberdeen Square

CB12HJ

Glisson Road

CB12LA

Station Road

CB12RU

Sturton Street

CB12LR

Upper Gwydir Street

CB12PB

Hooper Street

CB21LJ

Vinter Terrace

CB12FP

Station Place

CB12LF

Norfolk Street

CB12QJ

Abbey Walk

CB28DL

Aberdeen Avenue

CB28DS

Glenalmond Avenue

CB12FB

Station Road

CB12QH

Sturton Street

CB21PG

Hills Road

CB12AH

Collier Road

CB12HG

Glisson Road

CB12LD

Norfolk Street

CB21LE

Warren Close

CB12BU

St Barnabas Road

CB12LX

Geldart Street

CB12TX

East Road

CB21PA

Claremont

CB12FD

Tenison Road

CB12FG

Mill Park

CB12FH

Mill Park

CB12LY

Petworth Street

CB12NB

Staffordshire Street

CB12LU

Vicarage Terrace

CB12NE

Staffordshire Gardens

CB12PG

Ainsworth Place

CB28BL

Kingfisher Way

CB28DH

Glenalmond Avenue

CB12PU

Sleaford Street

CB12NF

Ashley Court

CB12BY

St Barnabas Road

Data Sources

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