Postcode PE1 5BU 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 187.4 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Embankment.
Peterborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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 5BU.
Peterborough Central near PE1 5BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Embankment | Large | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.2 mi | Bishop's Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishop's 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 5BU postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | St. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | The Sun General Grocery | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to The Sun General Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Uni Express | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UR | Walking directions to Uni Express |
| 0.2 mi | Star Off Licence | 47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HT | Walking directions to Star Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | A2Z Food & Wine | 48-50 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4AN | Walking directions to A2Z Food & 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.