Postcode PE1 2BF 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 £190,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £265,625. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wildlife Haven.
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 18.1% 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 rail, approximately 119 ft away from PE1 2BF.
Peterborough Central near PE1 2BF 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wildlife Haven | Small | Walking directions to Wildlife Haven |
| 0.3 mi | Connect Park | Small | Walking directions to Connect Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £315,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £241,500 | £260 |
| Terraced | 21 | £180,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 16 | £127,500 | £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 | £123,250 | £262,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £119,000 | £231,500 | £185,000 |
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 | £280 | £176 | £270 | £203 |
| 2026 | £345 | £185 | £248 | £186 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 2BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 2, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 2, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 10, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 4, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 4, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PE1 2BF postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | West Town Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. | |
West Town Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Beeches Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
The Beeches Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Richard Barnes Academy | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Richard Barnes Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE1 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Waitrose | Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE1 2BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Food Store | 87-91 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EB | Walking directions to Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1-3 Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asia Mini Market | 40 Russell Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BQ | Walking directions to Asia Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Cromwell | 93 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EQ | Walking directions to Cromwell |
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 2BF, 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 2BF 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 2BF in Central is £190,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PE1 2BF, including West Town Primary Academy (Good), The Beeches Primary School (Good) and Richard Barnes Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE1 2BF is Peterborough, about 58 m away.
PE1 2BF 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 2BF 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).