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PE4 7DS

Gunthorpe Road

Gunthorpe

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Overview

Postcode PE4 7DS is located in an urban city, within the Gunthorpe area of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Newborough & Peakirk area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newborough & Peakirk is £56,285 per year. The median sale price in Gunthorpe is £246,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,875 and £309,060. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Newborough & Peakirk has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,535 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newborough & Peakirk has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Newborough & Peakirk is £56,285 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE4 7DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Newborough & Peakirk near PE4 7DS 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
5,978.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.72(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.44(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-10%)
Other theft
5.22(-5%)
Burglary
4.7(+69%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
82.35%
Other White
36
10.59%
Indian
11
3.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.18%
Chinese
2
0.59%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
74
26.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
20.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
18.12%
No qualifications
45
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
38.13%
Owns outright
42
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.34%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Gunthorpe

Median price: £246,000
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £204K – £309K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Gunthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gunthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£315,000£289
Semi-Detached38£238,498£284
Terraced28£202,000£275
Flats4£113,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gunthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£77,750£155,000£140,000
2017£225,000—£162,000£146,000
2018£235,000£99,000£189,995£174,498
2019£248,250£80,000£200,000£173,000
2020£246,750£125,000£205,000£163,000
2021£256,000£88,000£200,000£189,995
2022£280,000£103,000£240,000£215,000
2023£287,500£106,500£236,000£210,000
2024£272,000—£231,250£190,000
2025£285,000£96,000£230,151£219,000
2026£325,000£152,500£249,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£130£179£200
2017£221—£211£217
2018£238£166£222£238
2019£240£135£237£245
2020£254£181£245£246
2021£258£151£248£260
2022£286£195£278£301
2023£298£195£290£270
2024£276—£274£277
2025£288£171£287£280
2026£289£310£279£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE4 7DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE4 7DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026168, Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£338,000
08 Sept 2025164, Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7DSTerracedFreehold£325,000
22 May 202545, Haveswater Close, Peterborough, PE4 7DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
26 Jun 202619, Mardale Gardens, Peterborough, PE4 7GDTerracedFreehold£200,000
29 Jan 20265, Mardale Gardens, Peterborough, PE4 7GDTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the PE4 7DS postcode area, located within Newborough & Peakirk, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE4 7DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGunthorpe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryPaston Ridings Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE4 7DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE4 7DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily182 Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7DSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miNisa77-79 Hallfields Lane, Peterborough, PE4 7YLWalking directions to Nisa

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 PE4 7DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Bond

Gunthorpe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardGunthorpeE05010814
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newborough & PeakirkE02003239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 003CE01015659
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE4 7DS

Is PE4 7DS (Newborough & Peakirk) safe?

The area around PE4 7DS records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 PE4 7DS?

The median sale price around PE4 7DS in Gunthorpe is £246,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE4 7DS?

There are 10 schools close to PE4 7DS, including Norwood Primary School (Good), Gunthorpe Primary School (Requires improvement) and Paston Ridings Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE4 7DS?

PE4 7DS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE4 7DS (Newborough & Peakirk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE4 7DS is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Bond (Liberal Democrats).