Postcode PE1 2SP 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 861.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Peterborough Central is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Central Park.
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.
Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 861.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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 of residents in Peterborough Central is £41,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 2SP.
Peterborough Central near PE1 2SP 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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the PE1 2SP postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | News 'N' Booze | 109-109A Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PW | Walking directions to News 'N' Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Hasan Food Store | 188 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2HG | Walking directions to Hasan Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Cromwell | 93 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EQ | Walking directions to Cromwell |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Food Store | 87-91 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EB | Walking directions to Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asia Mini Market | 40 Russell Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BQ | Walking directions to Asia Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.