Postcode PE1 5HU 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. The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 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.
The average income per household in Fengate & Parnwell is £45,781 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE1 5HU.
Fengate & Parnwell near PE1 5HU 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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £255,000 |
| Detached | 12 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £124,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the PE1 5HU postcode area, located within Fengate & Parnwell, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE1 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Uni Express | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Uni Express |
| 0 mi | The Sun General Grocery | St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 1UP | Walking directions to The Sun General Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | St. John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Hereward Cross, Peterborough, PE1 1TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Star Off Licence | 47 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HT | Walking directions to Star Off Licence |
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 5HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Khurram Iqbal
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Pakes
Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.