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Ravensthorpe

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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.

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.