Abbey Road Peterborough
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (PE4), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101497.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £240,000 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Peterborough costs £2,293 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and Bretton Park (27 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thistlemoor Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | £240,000 | £160,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £214,000 | £212,500 | £252,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £135,750 | £130,000 | £141,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £139,500 | £139,500 | £139,500 |
| 2003 | 3 | £120,300 | £114,995 | £123,500 |
| 2001 | 3 | £85,000 | £83,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2024 | 26 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2024 | 2 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 22 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2024 | 7 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £175,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 1 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2022 | 21 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 1 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 7 May 2021 | 19 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2021 | 26 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 8 Jul 2019 | 27 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 4 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 2 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2012 | 27 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 14 May 2012 | 11 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £141,500 | |
| 17 Sep 2010 | 32 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2009 | 28 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 27 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £139,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 10 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £114,995 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 2 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £120,300 | |
| 12 May 2003 | 19 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 11 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 30 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | 4 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 2 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 19 Aug 1999 | 26 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 11 PE4 6HU | Semi-detached | £59,995 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 1930-1949 (10); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Peterborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,293 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,529 | £1,784 | £2,039 | £2,293 | £2,803 | £3,313 | £3,822 | £4,587 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 6HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE4 6HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE4 6HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 6HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6HX | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mountsteven Avenue Walton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park F | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 75.9 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thistlemoor Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walton Chemist | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Garage Group - Northmead Service Station Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.5 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bretton Park 27 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,880 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,560 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Belham Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Werrington Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Peterborough: see them on the Peterborough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Katharine Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 320 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Caverstede Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Werrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Watergall | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gunthorpe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ravensthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eyrescroft Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paston Ridings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Welbourne Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Pre School PE4 6HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ Discovery Primary School PE4 6HX | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Pursey Field Catering Ltd PE4 6WD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Walton Food & Wine PE4 6HE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Dragon House PE4 6HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Warwick Superstore PE4 6DE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Peterborough North Premier Inn PE4 6AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Pizza Perfection PE4 6AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
| Happy Valley PE4 6DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Chilli Sizzlers PE4 6DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Cherry Blossom Care Home Ltd PE4 6DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Walton Shop PE4 6AH | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs Lincoln Road PE4 6AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| The Quickstop PE4 6HN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Savers Supermarket PE4 6HN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Abbey Road (33); On or near Rowledge Court (19); On or near Mountsteven Avenue (12); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Marne Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE4 6HU: 30 addresses
- PE4 6HX: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- PE4 6HR: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Arundel Road · Marne Avenue · Rowledge Court · Bishopsfield · Lincoln Road · Carleton Crest · Kelso Court · Windsor Avenue · Gallions Close · Balmoral Road · Walton Park · Sandringham Road
All the streets in PE4 and across Peterborough.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.