Postcode insights

PE1 5DH

Central

Peterborough

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Detailed insights for PE1 5DH

Overview

Postcode PE1 5DH is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Fengate & Parnwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.8%

Approximately 61.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from PE1 5DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Fengate & Parnwell near PE1 5DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE1 5DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 5DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEmbankmentLargeWalking directions to Embankment
0.1 miBishop's ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishop's Park

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
5,277.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.35(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.35(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.75(+180%)
Vehicle crime
9.86(+124%)
Other theft
9.2(+68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
41.26%
Pakistani
32
15.53%
Other White
29
14.08%
Other
16
7.77%
Indian
14
6.8%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
46.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.58%
Level 3 (A level)
11
6.79%
Apprenticeship
10
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
50.91%
Owns outright
17
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.64%
Social rents from council
12
10.91%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Central

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £255K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£313,000£294
Semi-Detached14£252,500£272
Terraced20£185,000£189
Flats15£130,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202519, Westmoreland Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 5HXTerracedFreehold£198,000
02 Jun 202514, Westmoreland Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 5HUTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Oct 202527, South Street, Peterborough, PE1 5AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
28 May 20253, Wake Road, Peterborough, PE1 5AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
25 Apr 202578, Kesteven Walk, Peterborough, PE1 5DSFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the PE1 5DH postcode area, located within Fengate & Parnwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE1 5DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableClare LodgeSecure units

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryLime Academy AbbotsmedeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 5DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 5DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUni ExpressSt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Uni Express
0.1 miThe Sun General GrocerySt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UPWalking directions to The Sun General Grocery
0.1 miSparSt. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miStar Off Licence47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HTWalking directions to Star Off Licence
0.3 miTesco Express1 Hereward Cross, Peterborough, PE1 1TAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE1 5DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khurram Iqbal

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardCentralE05010807
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fengate & ParnwellE02003249
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 013HE01035541
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 5DH

Is PE1 5DH (Fengate & Parnwell) safe?

The area around PE1 5DH 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.

What is the average house price near PE1 5DH?

The median sale price around PE1 5DH in Fengate & Parnwell is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE1 5DH?

There are 14 schools close to PE1 5DH, including Bishop Creighton Academy (Good), Clare Lodge and Lime Academy Abbotsmede (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 5DH?

The closest station to PE1 5DH is Peterborough, about 1,065 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 5DH?

PE1 5DH 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).

Who represents PE1 5DH (Fengate & Parnwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE1 5DH 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).

Data Sources

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.