Postcode PE7 8DS is located in an urban city, within the Hargate and Hempsted ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hampton Vale area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampton Vale is £74,717 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Serpentine Lake.
Hampton Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Hampton Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hampton Vale is £74,717 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from PE7 8DS.
Hampton Vale near PE7 8DS 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Serpentine Lake | Large | Walking directions to Serpentine Lake |
| 0.3 mi | Happy Hollows | Medium | Walking directions to Happy Hollows |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Lake | Medium | Walking directions to Sunset Lake |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £275,013 (about £294 per square foot) in Hargate and Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,250 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £365,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £256,500 | £302 |
| Terraced | 34 | £236,250 | £281 |
| Flats | 18 | £148,250 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261,998 | £105,000 | £193,998 | £176,998 |
| 2017 | £267,000 | £110,000 | £198,995 | £184,129 |
| 2018 | £265,996 | £115,000 | £214,995 | £177,995 |
| 2019 | £299,998 | £112,000 | £223,995 | £212,995 |
| 2020 | £319,995 | £140,000 | £223,000 | £232,500 |
| 2021 | £325,998 | £138,000 | £231,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £138,250 | £264,248 | £240,500 |
| 2023 | £379,995 | £134,500 | £275,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £370,995 | £162,000 | £268,303 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £134,000 | £255,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £343,500 | £138,000 | £260,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £195 | £196 | £221 |
| 2017 | £224 | £187 | £228 | £220 |
| 2018 | £245 | £195 | £244 | £241 |
| 2019 | £252 | £186 | £265 | £276 |
| 2020 | £262 | £228 | £279 | £237 |
| 2021 | £270 | £231 | £277 | £220 |
| 2022 | £302 | £206 | £315 | £288 |
| 2023 | £313 | £221 | £304 | £299 |
| 2024 | £312 | £241 | £323 | £300 |
| 2025 | £306 | £229 | £303 | £290 |
| 2026 | £287 | £196 | £301 | £267 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE7 8DS.
In the PE7 8DS postcode area, located within Hampton Vale, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE7 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 64 Hargate Way, Peterborough, PE7 8DS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Eagle Way, Peterborough, PE7 8GZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Eagle Way Convenience Store | 311 Eagle Way, Peterborough, PE7 8GS | Walking directions to Eagle Way Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | The Serpentine, Peterborough, PE7 8BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Stewartby Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 8NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 PE7 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vishal Vichare
Hargate & Hempsted - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Carling
North West Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE7 8DS records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around PE7 8DS in Hampton Vale is £275,013 (about £294 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PE7 8DS, including Hampton Hargate Primary School (Outstanding), Hampton Vale Primary Academy (Good) and Hampton College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PE7 8DS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,735 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire covering PE7 8DS is Sam Carling (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vishal Vichare (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.