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PE1 1AB

Cowgate

Central

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Detailed insights for PE1 1AB

Overview

Postcode PE1 1AB is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Peterborough Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 662.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
662
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Peterborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 662.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from PE1 1AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Peterborough Central near PE1 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE1 1AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 1AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEmbankmentLargeWalking directions to Embankment
0.3 miWildlife HavenSmallWalking directions to Wildlife Haven

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
711 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
264(+737%)
Anti-social behaviour
170.65(+1375%)
Shoplifting
156.83(+2193%)
Public order
115.38(+2154%)
Other theft
55.27(+910%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
54.9%
Other White
32
15.69%
Indian
14
6.86%
Other
7
3.43%
Pakistani
6
2.94%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
58.52%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.75%
No qualifications
23
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
61.61%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.71%
Owns outright
11
9.82%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Central

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £255K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£313,000£294
Semi-Detached14£252,500£272
Terraced20£185,000£189
Flats15£130,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£549,995£110,000£159,995£120,000
2017£519,995£139,920£294,995£126,000
2018£374,000£136,000£269,000£157,000
2019£325,000£123,000£230,000£155,500
2020£295,500£102,500£302,000£135,000
2021£342,500£106,500£242,500£175,000
2022£500,000£149,500£293,500£185,000
2023£325,000£115,500£302,500£182,500
2024£350,000£109,250£245,000£162,500
2025£320,000£124,000£262,500£204,000
2026£315,000£137,475£217,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£210£163£149
2017£242£223£240£144
2018£231£232£208£163
2019£273£193£208£175
2020£263£204£226£145
2021£294£191£235£204
2022£301£260£258£195
2023£279£170£244£212
2024£285£167£247£194
2025£278£176£270£204
2026£325£226£296£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202528 - 30, Cowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1ABOtherFreehold£1,250,000
27 Feb 202532, Cowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1NAOtherFreehold£275,000
24 Apr 20267, Priestgate Court, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JJFlatsLeasehold£85,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 29, New Priestgate House, 57, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JXFlatsLeasehold£87,000
23 May 2025Flat 12, New Priestgate House, 57, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JXFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the PE1 1AB postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE1 1AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableClare LodgeSecure units

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Town Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 1AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 1AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCowgate LocalCowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LRWalking directions to Cowgate Local
0.2 miTown Shop20 Long Causeway, Peterborough, PE1 1YQWalking directions to Town Shop
0.2 miCity News2 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1RAWalking directions to City News
0.2 miSiretBroadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RSWalking directions to Siret
0.2 miTesco Express1 Hereward Cross, Peterborough, PE1 1TAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE1 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khurram Iqbal

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardCentralE05010807
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough CentralE02003250
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 014AE01015599
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 1AB

Is PE1 1AB (Peterborough Central) safe?

The area around PE1 1AB records about 662 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PE1 1AB?

The median sale price around PE1 1AB in Peterborough Central is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE1 1AB?

There are 15 schools close to PE1 1AB, including Clare Lodge, Bishop Creighton Academy (Good) and West Town Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 1AB?

The closest station to PE1 1AB is Peterborough, about 387 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 1AB?

PE1 1AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE1 1AB (Peterborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE1 1AB is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khurram Iqbal (Labour Party).

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.