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About

West ward in Peterborough is located to the immediate west of the city centre, primarily encompassing the suburb of West Town. The area is largely residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is bordered by the A15 to the west and the A47 to the north, with the River Nene forming a significant part of its southern boundary. The ward includes the district of Woodston, which sits across the river, connected by several bridges.

A key feature of the area is the extensive embankment and parkland along the River Nene, which provides a long, open green corridor for walking and cycling. The ward contains the Peterborough United football ground, London Road Stadium, a focal point for the community. Industrial and commercial estates are situated in the northern parts, particularly around the Fengate area, which has a long history of warehousing and light industry.

Area overview

On average West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West is £64,839 per year. There are 1 schools in West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West is home to around 5,644 people, with a population density of about 1,567.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Population
5,644
Population density
1,567.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.84(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.48(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.23(+93%)
Drugs
8.68(+200%)
Public order
7.8(+52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,549
62.91%
Other White
638
11.31%
Indian
367
6.51%
Pakistani
304
5.39%
Other Asian
141
2.5%
Total population: 5,641

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,569
34.32%
No qualifications
847
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
624
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
11%
Total 16+ residents: 4,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
926
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
574
25.07%
Other social rented
337
14.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
313
13.67%
Social rents from council
101
4.41%
Total households: 2,290

Property prices in West

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£250,000
Detached38£425,000
Flats2£132,500
Terraced12£194,000

10 years median price trend in West

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

All postcodes in West

PE39YS

Greenham

PE39YW

Goffsmill

PE39QY

Juniper Crescent

PE39AT

Teanby Court

PE39JS

Stamper Street

PE36JY

Thorpe Road

PE36LE

The Leys

PE39NH

Apsley Way

PE39BX

Barnard Court

PE39AR

Robin Hood Close

PE36SE

Thorpe Wood

PE36YJ

Copeland

PE36LF

Holywell Way

PE39TL

Longthorpe House Mews

PE39NT

Yew Tree Walk

PE39JU

Brailsford Close

PE39AQ

Milton Way

PE39QX

Cypress Close

PE39QU

Azalea Close

PE39SR

Ringwood

PE36SY

Kirkton Gate

PE36HW

Longthorpe Close

PE36RB

Copeland

PE39AP

Milton Way

PE39QW

Bradwell Road

PE36LS

Longthorpe Green

PE39NS

Nathan Close

PE39QN

Suffolk Close

PE36FX

Woolgard

PE39NP

Chatsworth Place

PE36SG

Thorpe Wood

PE39YT

Manton

PE39YU

Manton

PE36LT

Longthorpe Green

PE36SD

Thorpe Road

PE36SX

Thurston Gate

PE36LU

Thorpe Road

PE39NR

Spinney Walk

PE36NN

Oliver St John Place

PE39YL

Artindale

PE36SU

Mickle Gate

PE39AU

Huntsmans Gate

PE36WT

Thorpe Wood

PE39YP

Greenham

PE36SR

Thorpe Wood

PE39BY

Goodwood Road

PE36LW

Thorpe Road

PE39HD

Ferry Drive

PE36FB

Haywardsfield

PE36LD

Thurlaston Close

PE39NW

Upton Close

PE36RX

Lingwood Park

PE36SJ

Carisbrook Court

PE36NB

Thorpe Road

PE39QZ

Virginia Close

PE36ST

Meggan Gate

PE36LZ

Grove Lane

PE39BT

Sebrights Way

PE39AW

Carters Close

PE36FE

Artis Court

PE36TN

Thorpe Wood

PE39NY

Apsley Way

PE36LL

Larklands

PE36XP

Woburn Close

PE39NZ

Apsley Way

PE39QT

Magnolia Avenue

PE39QP

Stoneleigh Court

PE36YE

Oak View

PE36SP

Tintagel Court

PE39AB

Loder Avenue

PE36LX

Thorpe Road

PE36SW

Threave Court

PE39JR

Jorose Way

PE39YZ

Barnard Way

PE39AY

Thomas Close

PE39AX

Walkers Way

PE39XS

Tirrington

PE39YR

Greenham

PE36SN

Tantallon Court

PE36LP

Thorpe Road

PE39SH

Ringwood

PE36NJ

Millwood Gardens

PE36SQ

Thorpe Wood

PE39NQ

Peddars Way

PE36HT

The Covert

PE39XT

Tirrington

PE39QL

Bradwell Road

PE39TG

Elliot Avenue

PE39YY

Manton

PE36LY

Thorpe Road

PE36RY

Penyale

PE39AE

Egar Way

PE39PW

Hardwick Court

PE39JT

Nicholas Taylor Gardens

PE36NA

Thorpe Road

PE36SL

Stokesay Court

PE39AS

Little Johns Close

PE39YX

Manton

PE39YN

Goffsmill

PE36LR

Thorpe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.