Postcode PE1 5AY is located in a rural town, within the East ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fengate & Parnwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.8 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 Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.
Fengate & Parnwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Fengate & Parnwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from PE1 5AY.
Fengate & Parnwell near PE1 5AY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Embankment | Large | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.2 mi | Bishop's Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishop's Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 (about £241 per square foot) in East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £240,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 23 | £165,000 | £256 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,500 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,250 | £110,204 | £138,000 | £147,995 |
| 2017 | £188,000 | £106,995 | £147,000 | £137,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £114,010 | £154,000 | £138,000 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £117,000 | £156,000 | £152,000 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £116,750 | £166,250 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £237,500 | £128,750 | £192,500 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £125,000 | £211,250 | £197,500 |
| 2023 | £246,000 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £278,000 | £115,000 | £223,750 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £131,000 | £201,000 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £125,000 | £245,000 | £162,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £174 | £157 | £168 |
| 2017 | £193 | £186 | £178 | £176 |
| 2018 | £221 | £183 | £191 | £191 |
| 2019 | £216 | £188 | £200 | £200 |
| 2020 | £200 | £192 | £223 | £212 |
| 2021 | £235 | £191 | £215 | £212 |
| 2022 | £226 | £194 | £262 | £265 |
| 2023 | £267 | £197 | £260 | £255 |
| 2024 | £232 | £184 | £209 | £263 |
| 2025 | £235 | £185 | £209 | £231 |
| 2026 | £267 | £194 | £277 | £241 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5AY.
In the PE1 5AY postcode area, located within Fengate & Parnwell, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Star Off Licence | 47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HT | Walking directions to Star Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Uni Express | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Uni Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Nene Promenade, Peterborough, PE2 8WB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | The Sun General Grocery | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UP | Walking directions to The Sun General Grocery |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | St. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Hemraj
East - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Pakes
Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE1 5AY records about 131 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PE1 5AY in Fengate & Parnwell is £176,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PE1 5AY, including Bishop Creighton Academy (Good), Clare Lodge and Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE1 5AY is Peterborough, about 1,450 m away.
PE1 5AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,813 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 5AY is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Hemraj (Labour and Co-operative 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.