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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

CB12DX

Tenison Avenue

CB12DY

Tenison Avenue

CB12NG

Norfolk Terrace

CB21NX

Highsett

CB28AB

Trumpington Road

CB11BN

East Road

CB11QB

Inveran

CB28BD

Gilpin Place

CB12AG

Devonshire Road

CB12LJ

Gwydir Street

CB12QA

Sturton Street

CB21NY

Highsett

CB12FW

Station Place

CB12LS

Edward Street

CB28BW

Shaftesbury Road

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

CB28BU

Brooklands Avenue

CB11BB

Petersfield

CB12BL

Devonshire Road

CB12GB

Station Square

CB12AB

Mill Road

CB12FU

Station Place

CB12HR

Covent Garden

CB28DR

Shaftesbury Road

CB12DZ

Mawson Road

CB12EF

Tenison Road

CB12NQ

Blossom Street

CB12DP

Tenison Road

CB12LE

Norfolk Street

CB12XL

Ravensworth Gardens

CB12BQ

Mill Road

CB12DN

Tenison Road

CB12JD

Station Road

CB12JW

Station Road

CB12NH

Flower Street

CB28DE

Morland Terrace

CB28DN

Wilkinson Place

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

CB28BS

Shaftesbury Road

CB12AS

Mill Road

CB12BP

Brookgate

CB12HS

Covent Garden

CB12LH

Gwydir Street

CB28PA

Hills Road

CB12AW

Mill Road

CB12BZ

St Barnabas Court

CB28BJ

Copse Way

CB12PR

York Terrace

CB28DP

Aberdeen Avenue

CB11QQ

Donegal

CB28BY

Brooklands Avenue

CB12NU

Kingston Street

CB21PP

Brooklands Avenue

CB12FQ

Brookgate

CB12GA

Station Square

CB12LT

St Matthews Street

CB12NN

Bradmore Street

CB12XN

Ravensworth Gardens

CB12GH

Headly Street

CB12DE

St Barnabas Road

CB12FL

Mill Park

CB12JB

Station Road

CB12AN

Mackenzie Road

CB28BB

Brooklands Avenue

CB28DW

Richard Foster Road

CB12AJ

Ditchburn Place

CB12FJ

Mill Park

CB12GP

New Street

CB12QW

Kerridge Close

CB28DB

Glenalmond Avenue

CB28DX

Gilmour Road

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

CB28EA

Shaftesbury Road

Data Sources

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