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PE1 5DP

Field Walk

Central

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Overview

Postcode PE1 5DP is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fengate & Parnwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year. The median sale price in Central is £184,500 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £254,375. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Embankment.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Fengate & Parnwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,680 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fengate & Parnwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.3%

Approximately 60.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 5DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Fengate & Parnwell near PE1 5DP 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 5DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 5DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEmbankmentLargeWalking directions to Embankment
0.2 miBishop's ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishop's Park

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
14,342.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.36(+85%)
Shoplifting
33.16(+385%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.21(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.92(+151%)
Vehicle crime
15.92(+262%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
32.14%
Other White
59
16.21%
Pakistani
58
15.93%
Other Asian
51
14.01%
Other
32
8.79%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
40.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.78%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
33.09%
Social rents from council
37
27.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.44%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.29%
Owns outright
12
8.82%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Central

Median price: £184,500
Price per sq ft: £217
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £254K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 (about £217 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £780,500.

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
Detached9£315,000£310
Semi-Detached11£243,000£266
Terraced18£167,500£186
Flats14£130,000£186

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£198,000
2026£547,750£127,500£243,000£170,000
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£203
2026£335£185£266£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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025123, Kesteven Walk, Peterborough, PE1 5DTTerracedFreehold£170,000
25 Apr 202578, Kesteven Walk, Peterborough, PE1 5DSFlatsLeasehold£80,000
20 Mar 2026131, Wellington Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DUTerracedFreehold£120,000
16 Feb 2026121, Wellington Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DUTerracedFreehold£171,000
30 Jan 2026119, Wellington Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DUTerracedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the PE1 5DP postcode area, located within Fengate & Parnwell, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE1 5DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLime Academy AbbotsmedeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNeneGateAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE1 5DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 5DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Off Licence47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HTWalking directions to Star Off Licence
0.2 miSparSt. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miThe Sun General GrocerySt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UPWalking directions to The Sun General Grocery
0.2 miUni ExpressSt John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DDWalking directions to Uni Express
0.3 miA2Z Food & Wine48-50 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4ANWalking directions to A2Z Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

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 5DP, 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 013GE01035540
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 5DP

Is PE1 5DP (Fengate & Parnwell) safe?

The area around PE1 5DP records about 142 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.

What is the average house price near PE1 5DP?

The median sale price around PE1 5DP in Central is £184,500 (about £217 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE1 5DP?

There are 15 schools close to PE1 5DP, including Bishop Creighton Academy (Good), Lime Academy Abbotsmede (Good) and NeneGate. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 5DP?

The closest station to PE1 5DP is Peterborough, about 1,206 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 5DP?

PE1 5DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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