Postcode PE1 2BW 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 167.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Peterborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 2BW.
Peterborough Central near PE1 2BW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.3 mi | Connect Park | Small | Walking directions to Connect Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £313,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £252,500 | £272 |
| Terraced | 20 | £185,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 15 | £130,000 | £219 |
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 | £204,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £137,475 | £217,000 | £180,000 |
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 | £204 |
| 2026 | £325 | £226 | £296 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 2BW.
In the PE1 2BW postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maxum Foods | 43-49 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2TH | Walking directions to Maxum Foods |
| 0.1 mi | SF Food and Wine | 48 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RY | Walking directions to SF Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Settys News | 29 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RH | Walking directions to Settys News |
| 0.2 mi | News 'N' Booze | 109-109A Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PW | Walking directions to News 'N' Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Cromwell | 93 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EQ | Walking directions to Cromwell |
Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE1 2BW, 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 2BW records about 167 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 2BW in Peterborough Central is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PE1 2BW, including The Beeches Primary School (Good), The King's (The Cathedral) School (Outstanding) and Clare Lodge. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE1 2BW is Peterborough, about 656 m away.
PE1 2BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,559 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 2BW 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).
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.