Postcode PE1 1EJ is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.
Peterborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,520 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 662.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from PE1 1EJ.
Peterborough Central near PE1 1EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Embankment | Large | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.3 mi | Bishop's Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishop's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wildlife Haven | Small | Walking directions to Wildlife Haven |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £243,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 18 | £167,500 | £186 |
| Flats | 14 | £130,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | Premier Inn, Rivergate, Peterborough, PE1 1EN | Other | Freehold | £11,963,975 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 10, Churchill House, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1EP | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 55 - 57, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HA | Other | Freehold | £860,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Flat 15, Riverview House, Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1FX | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 62, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DT | Other | Freehold | £3,000,000 |
In the PE1 1EJ postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE1 1EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 4 Nene Promenade, Peterborough, PE2 8WB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Viersen Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1ET | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Town Shop | 20 Long Causeway, Peterborough, PE1 1YQ | Walking directions to Town Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Cowgate Local | Cowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LR | Walking directions to Cowgate Local |
| 0.3 mi | Uni Express | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Uni Express |
Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE1 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Khurram Iqbal
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Pakes
Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE1 1EJ 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.
The median sale price around PE1 1EJ in Central is £184,500 (about £217 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PE1 1EJ, including Clare Lodge, Bishop Creighton Academy (Good) and St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE1 1EJ is Peterborough, about 878 m away.
PE1 1EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE1 1EJ 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).