Postcode PE1 2HP is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Park is £45,451 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Baker Perkins Park.
Central Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Central Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Park is £45,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 2HP.
Central Park near PE1 2HP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Baker Perkins Park | Medium | Walking directions to Baker Perkins 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 2HP.
In the PE1 2HP postcode area, located within Central Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 2HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Camran Food Store | 224 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2HG | Walking directions to Camran Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Ghousia Food Store | 282A Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BS | Walking directions to Ghousia Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Islamic International Store | 272-274 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BS | Walking directions to Islamic International Store |
| 0.1 mi | Islamic International Stores | 235 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BP | Walking directions to Islamic International Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Azadi | 163 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PN | Walking directions to Azadi |
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 2HP, 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 2HP records about 185 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PE1 2HP in Central Park 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 2HP, including Gladstone Primary Academy (Good), The Beeches Primary School (Good) and Queen's Drive Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE1 2HP is Peterborough, about 929 m away.
PE1 2HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,165 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 2HP 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.