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PE1 1FJ

New Road

Central

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Overview

Postcode PE1 1FJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bishop's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
662
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

43.9%

Approximately 43.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 1FJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Peterborough Central near PE1 1FJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE1 1FJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 1FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBishop's ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishop's Park

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
6,496.2 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

Other White
134
26.38%
British
126
24.8%
Indian
113
22.24%
African
37
7.28%
Other Asian
36
7.09%
Total population: 508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
41.56%
No qualifications
100
25.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
7.81%
Level 3 (A level)
23
5.79%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
119
48.37%
Other social rented
72
29.27%
Social rents from council
36
14.63%
Owns with a mortgage
8
3.25%
Owns outright
6
2.44%
Total households: 246

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 1FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025207, Bayard Apartments, Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RTFlatsLeasehold£205,000
25 Jun 202525, Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQOtherFreehold£255,000
16 Jan 202655, Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SHOtherFreehold£2,600,000
21 May 202515, Hereward Tower, Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1GYFlatsLeasehold£128,500
02 Jun 202514, Westmoreland Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 5HUTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the PE1 1FJ postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE1 1FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableClare LodgeSecure units

N/A

0.4 miAll-throughThe King's (The Cathedral) SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 1FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Sun General GrocerySt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UPWalking directions to The Sun General Grocery
0.1 miSparSt. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTesco Express1 Hereward Cross, Peterborough, PE1 1TAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miUni ExpressSt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Uni Express
0.2 miSiretBroadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RSWalking directions to Siret

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 1FJ, 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 Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 1FJ

Is PE1 1FJ (Peterborough Central) safe?

The area around PE1 1FJ 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 1FJ?

The median sale price around PE1 1FJ 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 1FJ?

There are 20 schools close to PE1 1FJ, including Bishop Creighton Academy (Good), Clare Lodge and The King's (The Cathedral) School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 1FJ?

The closest station to PE1 1FJ is Peterborough, about 805 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 1FJ?

PE1 1FJ 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 1FJ (Peterborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE1 1FJ 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.