Postcode PE1 2EQ 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 133.4 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 Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Connect Park.
Peterborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 2EQ.
Peterborough Central near PE1 2EQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 2EQ.
In the PE1 2EQ postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 2EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cromwell | 93 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EQ | Walking directions to Cromwell |
| 0 mi | Asia Mini Market | 40 Russell Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BQ | Walking directions to Asia Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Halal Food Store | 87-91 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EB | Walking directions to Halal Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Madani Supermarket | 124 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BL | Walking directions to Madani Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | SF Food and Wine | 48 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RY | Walking directions to SF Food and Wine |
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 2EQ, 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 2EQ records about 133 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PE1 2EQ in Peterborough Central is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PE1 2EQ, including The Beeches Primary School (Good), West Town Primary Academy (Good) and The King's (The Cathedral) School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE1 2EQ is Peterborough, about 432 m away.
PE1 2EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,236 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 2EQ 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.