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About

Ravensthorpe is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the city of Peterborough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is bordered by the A15 to the west and includes local amenities such as shops and schools serving the community. The ward contains several green spaces, including Ravensthorpe Park, which provides recreational facilities.

A notable local landmark is the Ravensthorpe Hotel, a prominent building with a distinctive historical presence on the main road. The area is served by regular bus routes connecting it to Peterborough city centre and other districts. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional character focused on providing housing. The ward's layout is straightforward, centred around a few main thoroughfares that channel traffic through the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Ravensthorpe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ravensthorpe is £51,139 per year. There are 4 schools in Ravensthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ravensthorpe is home to around 12,417 people, with a population density of about 3,686.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ravensthorpe Population
12,417
Population density
3,686.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.3(+177%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.47(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.09(+122%)
Shoplifting
11.84(+73%)
Public order
10.23(+100%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,379
43.32%
Pakistani
1,865
15.02%
Other White
1,840
14.82%
Indian
764
6.15%
Other Asian
749
6.03%
Total population: 12,417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,429
25.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,377
24.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,411
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,274
13.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 9,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,055
25.32%
Owns outright
1,014
24.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
812
19.49%
Other social rented
708
16.99%
Social rents from council
441
10.58%
Total households: 4,167

Property prices in Ravensthorpe

Median price£205,750
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £275K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £205,750 (about £221 per square foot) in Ravensthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£385,000£267
Semi-Detached16£226,000£241
Terraced17£182,000£203
Flats4£118,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravensthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,998£105,000£174,000£122,500
2017£290,500£96,000£170,000£127,000
2018£275,250£96,000£189,000£140,000
2019£230,000£101,000£195,000£144,000
2020£308,500£119,000£226,000£147,500
2021£300,000£116,000£219,750£160,000
2022£360,000£127,500£233,000£176,250
2023£360,000£120,000£247,500£180,000
2024£327,500£108,000£225,000£170,500
2025£350,000£125,000£233,000£181,000
2026£378,000£112,000£260,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£178£186£133
2017£219£152£188£134
2018£249£174£202£152
2019£250£184£202£155
2020£238£179£220£158
2021£276£176£220£172
2022£308£238£249£184
2023£304£187£275£186
2024£324£197£258£187
2025£287£148£258£209
2026£266£163£215£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ravensthorpe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ravensthorpe

Is Ravensthorpe safe?

Ravensthorpe records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ravensthorpe?

The median sale price in Ravensthorpe is £205,750 (about £221 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ravensthorpe?

Ravensthorpe has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ravensthorpe?

Ravensthorpe scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ravensthorpe sits around rank 8,638 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ravensthorpe?

The average household income in Ravensthorpe is around £51,139 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ravensthorpe?

Ravensthorpe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gul Nawaz (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Ravensthorpe

PE37BN

Everdon Way

PE37EJ

Axiom Avenue

PE39UD

Kirby Walk

PE39EF

Muswell Road

PE37AF

Flore Close

PE39UH

Buckland Close

PE37DB

Gayton Court

PE37EF

Irchester Place

PE39TU

Atherstone Avenue

PE37DH

Naseby Close

PE37AR

Dingley Court

PE37JW

Wicken Way

PE39PU

Newbey Close

PE37AS

Deene Court

PE37BY

Gayton Court

PE39DR

Grange Road

PE39DU

Grange Road

PE39DX

Isham Road

PE37BF

Hartwell Way

PE39UB

Lyme Walk

PE39PH

Tiverton Road

PE39EA

Moorfield Road

PE39UL

Knole Walk

PE39UA

Atherstone Avenue

PE37EZ

Ivatt Way

PE37AX

Deene Court

PE39EH

Almoners Lane

PE37JB

Hampton Court

PE39PE

Morpeth Road

PE39ER

Charlotte Way

PE37BW

Everdon Way

PE37EH

Axiom Avenue

PE37HF

Lowick Gardens

PE37HJ

Winwick Place

PE39PL

Audley Gate

PE37LZ

Pendleton

PE39DT

Grange Road

PE36ER

Edwalton Avenue

PE39PA

Berkeley Road

PE37DD

Gayton Court

PE37PD

Saville Road

PE37ER

Ashton Road

PE37HP

Winwick Place

PE37HU

Gransley Rise

PE37LN

Smallwood

PE39TN

Lime Kiln Close

PE37JQ

Wollaston Road

PE37LG

Brookfurlong

PE37LW

Holdfield

PE39PN

Ledbury Road

PE37NB

Brigstock Court

PE37AD

Flore Close

PE37HB

Cranford Drive

PE37HT

Gransley Rise

PE37AG

Flore Close

PE37DL

Tansor Garth

PE39RJ

Portman Close

PE39RL

Wilton Drive

PE37DX

Lutton Grove

PE39DS

Hacke Road

PE37DS

Lutton Grove

PE37DR

Tansor Garth

PE39EE

Priory Road

PE39RN

Wilton Close

PE39PJ

Ledbury Road

PE36LJ

Thorpe Park Road

PE39TZ

Atherstone Avenue

PE39UQ

Buckland Close

PE37PS

Saville Road

PE37LR

Swanspool

PE39PS

Elmore Road

PE37HY

Gransley Rise

PE39RP

Enfield Gardens

PE37AH

Flore Close

PE39QA

Heaton Close

PE39DZ

Grange Road

PE37HE

Lowick Gardens

PE39PG

Audley Gate

PE39EG

Finchley Green

PE37PG

Ivatt Way

PE37LA

Raleigh Way

PE37LX

Odecroft

PE37AE

Flore Close

PE37LH

Sandford

PE37LB

Raleigh Way

PE37JN

Cosgrove Close

PE39EN

Haddon Road

PE39UN

Atherstone Avenue

PE39PT

Elmore Road

PE37EL

Quinton Garth

PE37BQ

Everdon Way

PE39TB

Westfield Road

PE37LQ

Brookfurlong

PE39TY

Atherstone Avenue

PE37DZ

Lutton Grove

PE37HD

Lowick Gardens

PE37PA

Ivatt Way

PE37DW

Tansor Garth

PE39HA

Bretton Gate

PE39PY

Bradwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.