Postcode insights

PE1 5EU

Star Road

East

Interactive map showing PE1 5EU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PE1 5EU

Overview

Postcode PE1 5EU is located in an urban city, within the East 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 131 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 Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bishop's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Peterborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.3%

Approximately 25.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Peterborough Central is £43,868 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Peterborough Central near PE1 5EU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE1 5EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE1 5EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBishop's ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishop's Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
4,595.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.33(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.58(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.29(+125%)
Drugs
10.72(+271%)
Vehicle crime
10.72(+144%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
36.87%
Other White
83
23.18%
Indian
38
10.61%
Pakistani
32
8.94%
Other Asian
29
8.1%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
118
40%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.47%
Level 3 (A level)
25
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
31.46%
Other social rented
41
23.03%
Owns outright
35
19.66%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.98%
Shared ownership
4
2.25%
Total households: 178

Property prices in East

Median price£176,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£260
Semi-Detached19£240,000£257
Terraced23£165,000£256
Flats12£127,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE1 5EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026223, Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5ETDetachedFreehold£131,500
12 Feb 202610, De Bec Close, Peterborough, PE1 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
02 Jul 2025Flat 1, Westbourne House, Morris Street, Peterborough, PE1 5AQOtherFreehold£600,000
06 Feb 2026110, Padholme Road, Peterborough, PE1 5ENDetachedFreehold£235,000
31 Mar 2025102, Padholme Road, Peterborough, PE1 5ENDetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the PE1 5EU postcode area, located within Peterborough Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE1 5EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLime Academy AbbotsmedeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNeneGateAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 5EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE1 5EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLocal Food Centre160 Padholme Road, Peterborough, PE1 5JBWalking directions to Local Food Centre
0.1 miPrice Cutter137-141 Padholme Road, Peterborough, PE1 5EHWalking directions to Price Cutter
0.2 miStar Off Licence47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HTWalking directions to Star Off Licence
0.3 miEurope Shop91 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4ASWalking directions to Europe Shop
0.3 miPremier95 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4ASWalking directions to Premier

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 5EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Hemraj

East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardEastE05010809
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough CentralE02003250
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 014DE01015612
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE1 5EU

Is PE1 5EU (Peterborough Central) safe?

The area around PE1 5EU 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PE1 5EU?

The median sale price around PE1 5EU in Peterborough Central is £176,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE1 5EU?

There are 15 schools close to PE1 5EU, including Lime Academy Abbotsmede (Good), NeneGate and St John Fisher Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE1 5EU?

The closest station to PE1 5EU is Peterborough, about 1,518 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE1 5EU?

PE1 5EU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE1 5EU (Peterborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.