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PE1 1EG

Bridge Street

Central

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Detailed insights for PE1 1EG

Overview

Postcode PE1 1EG is located in a rural town, within the Central area of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fengate & Parnwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year. The median sale price in Central is £184,500 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £254,375. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Fengate & Parnwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,810 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fengate & Parnwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from PE1 1EG.

Flood risk

High

Fengate & Parnwell near PE1 1EG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE1 1EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 1EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEmbankmentLargeWalking directions to Embankment
0.4 miBishop's ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishop's Park
0.3 miWildlife HavenSmallWalking directions to Wildlife Haven

Area Profile

Population
192
Population density
668.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.35(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.35(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.75(+180%)
Vehicle crime
9.86(+124%)
Other theft
9.2(+68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
47.42%
Other White
40
20.62%
Indian
10
5.15%
African
10
5.15%
Other Asian
9
4.64%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
36.75%
Level 3 (A level)
34
20.48%
No qualifications
27
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
27
27.55%
Other social rented
20
20.41%
Owns outright
15
15.31%
Shared ownership
3
3.06%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Central

Median price: £184,500
Price per sq ft: £217
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £254K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 (about £217 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £780,500.

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
Detached9£315,000£310
Semi-Detached11£243,000£266
Terraced18£167,500£186
Flats14£130,000£186

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£198,000
2026£547,750£127,500£243,000£170,000
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£203
2026£335£185£266£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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2025Premier Inn, Rivergate, Peterborough, PE1 1ENOtherFreehold£11,963,975
23 Jul 2025Flat 15, Riverview House, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1FXFlatsLeasehold£90,000
17 Jul 2026Flat 10, Churchill House, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1EPFlatsLeasehold£90,000
15 May 2026508, Avonside House, East Station Road, Peterborough, PE2 8UAFlatsLeasehold£210,000
26 Mar 2026502, Avonside House, East Station Road, Peterborough, PE2 8UAFlatsLeasehold£264,000

Schools

In the PE1 1EG postcode area, located within Fengate & Parnwell, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE1 1EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 1EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier4 Nene Promenade, Peterborough, PE2 8WBWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miAsdaViersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1ETWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miCowgate LocalCowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LRWalking directions to Cowgate Local
0.4 miTown Shop20 Long Causeway, Peterborough, PE1 1YQWalking directions to Town Shop
0.4 miStop & Shop52-54 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PAWalking directions to Stop & Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

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 1EG, 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)Fengate & ParnwellE02003249
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 013HE01035541
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 1EG

Is PE1 1EG (Fengate & Parnwell) safe?

The area around PE1 1EG records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE1 1EG?

The median sale price around PE1 1EG in Central is £184,500 (about £217 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE1 1EG?

There are 15 schools close to PE1 1EG, including Clare Lodge, Bishop Creighton Academy (Good) and St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 1EG?

The closest station to PE1 1EG is Peterborough, about 942 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 1EG?

PE1 1EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE1 1EG (Fengate & Parnwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE1 1EG 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).