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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 moderate crime levels, with around 122 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
3/10
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
43.8(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.42(+120%)
Shoplifting
23.04(+237%)
Bicycle theft
15.91(+1772%)
Public order
12.16(+138%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,200,000.

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
Detached1£2,140,000
Flats40£374,250
Semi-Detached13£957,500
Terraced49£505,000

10 years median price trend in Petersfield

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

All postcodes in Petersfield

CB21PG

Hills Road

CB28AB

Trumpington Road

CB28EN

Kingfisher Way

CB12JD

Station Road

CB12QW

Kerridge Close

CB12RG

George Pateman Court

CB21PP

Brooklands Avenue

CB11QB

Inveran

CB12BP

Brookgate

CB28DR

Shaftesbury Road

CB28EE

Petersfield

CB11BW

East Road

CB12HG

Glisson Road

CB12JW

Station Road

CB28BX

Henslow Mews

CB21PA

Claremont

CB12GA

Station Square

CB12NQ

Blossom Street

CB12DG

Tenison Road

CB12DP

Tenison Road

CB12NN

Bradmore Street

CB28BT

Kingfisher Way

CB28BS

Shaftesbury Road

CB12AW

Mill Road

CB12ND

Staffordshire Street

CB12QA

Sturton Street

CB12ED

Mawson Place

CB12LS

Edward Street

CB28DZ

Aberdeen Avenue

CB12AJ

Ditchburn Place

CB12FB

Station Road

CB12PD

Ainsworth Street

CB28DE

Morland Terrace

CB21LB

Warren Close

CB12PR

York Terrace

CB12HL

Lyndewode Road

CB11BS

Staffordshire Street

CB12FU

Station Place

CB12XN

Ravensworth Gardens

CB28BP

Brooklands Avenue

CB12NX

Sleaford Street

CB12LE

Norfolk Street

CB12LR

Upper Gwydir Street

CB12EE

Felton Street

CB28BG

Brooklands Avenue

CB12GL

Eagle Street

CB12JH

Station Road

CB12DE

St Barnabas Road

CB12LX

Geldart Street

CB12XL

Ravensworth Gardens

CB11BX

East Road

CB12HR

Covent Garden

CB12FQ

Brookgate

CB12DZ

Mawson Road

CB12HQ

Glisson Road

CB21NZ

Highsett

CB12NU

Kingston Street

CB12GJ

Eagle Street

CB12GG

Hazell Street

CB12EL

Eden Street

CB12PL

Stone Street

CB11QH

St Matthew's Street

CB12HP

Mill Street

CB12LW

Gwydir Street

CB28EW

Kingfisher Way

CB12AT

Angus Close

CB12BB

Devonshire Mews

CB12DY

Tenison Avenue

CB28DU

Shaftesbury Road

CB12HY

Mawson Road

CB12GP

New Street

CB12FZ

Eccleston Place

CB12AA

Brookgate

CB12NZ

Hooper Street

CB12PZ

York Street

CB11QF

Farran

CB12FJ

Mill Park

CB12AQ

Willis Road

CB12JB

Station Road

CB12QG

Sturton Street

CB12FR

Station Place

CB21NX

Highsett

CB11BN

East Road

CB12AS

Mill Road

CB12QQ

Oswald Terrace

CB28DY

Glenalmond Avenue

CB12GH

Headly Street

CB12HF

Glisson Road

CB12FL

Mill Park

CB28DT

Glenalmond Avenue

CB12BQ

Mill Road

CB21RE

Hills Road

CB11PT

Bradmore Street

CB12NJ

Broad Street

CB12FW

Station Place

CB12EW

Mortimer Road

CB12GB

Station Square

CB12EA

Mawson Road

CB11QQ

Donegal

CB12PP

Rivar Place

Data Sources

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