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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Population

10,936

Population density

6,748.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	39	£350,000	£148,250	£302,575	£450,000	£703,750
Semi-Detached	7	£900,000	£482,539	£605,400	£922,500	£1,415,000
Terraced	49	£500,000	£366,200	£425,000	£695,000	£1,347,000

10 years median price trend in Petersfield

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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