Brimbles Way Peterborough
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (PE2), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30100091.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Peterborough costs £2,293 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Nene Park (430 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willow Tree Surgery, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 920 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (32% of about 3,730 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bushfield House Bushfield Orton Goldhay Peterborough PE2 5RQ: up to 24 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Northern Section Of The East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton Peterborough: up to 58 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 28 October 2026 to 3 November 2026: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 November 2026: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 9 November 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 9 November 2026 to 12 November 2026: EE Ltd, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the verge (standard works)
- 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 20 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 16 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 14 September 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 14 August 2026: EE Ltd, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
- 5 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE2 5YN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| PE2 5LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE2 5UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PE2 5XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 10 m and 19 m above sea level (16 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2 5LD | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| PE2 5UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE2 5XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE2 5YN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Orton Waterville | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Serpentine Green Hampton | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orton Meadows Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 75.3 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willow Tree Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lloydspharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Matley Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Orton, Orton Cashzone | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Nene Park 430 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,630 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plegan Place 8,060 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,420 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 446 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 390 m east. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m east |
| Round barrow cemetery 330m east of Linden Lea | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Settlement SE of Orton Waterville | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Designed landscape of the Pearl Centre | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lynch Farm complex | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Thorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Belt | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Orton Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Osier Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Overton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Orton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Alwalton Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Church School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nene Park Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orton Wistow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winyates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Braybrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Out of School Ormiston PE2 5YQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy PE2 5YQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Orton Superstore PE2 5YQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Matley Take Away Food PE2 5YQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| STAND Foundation HQ PE2 5YQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery PE2 5YQ | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Orton Waterville Village Hall PE2 5EN | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Cross Keys – Lapwing Apartments PE2 5YR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| The Windmill PE2 5EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| and so beautiful... Beauty and Holistic Therapy PE2 5EQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Rangefield Sheltered Scheme PE2 5UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Tasty House PE2 5HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Orton Newsagents PE2 5HE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Bristows Cycle Shop PE2 5HE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Orton Express PE2 5HE | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sevenacres (4); On or near Lapwing Court (2); On or near Matley (2); On or near Brimbles Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 10 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: EE Ltd: Utility asset works, 9 November 2026 to 12 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility repair and maintenance works, 16 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: O2 (UK) LIMITED: Utility asset works, 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: O2 (UK) LIMITED: Utility asset works, 9 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 4 November 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PE2 5YN: 2 addresses of 76 in the postcode
- PE2 5LD: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- PE2 5UG: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- PE2 5XJ: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Matley · Sevenacres · Earlswood · Mill Road · The Stackyard · Glebe Avenue · Huntley Square · Griffiths Court · Mill Crescent · Lessingham · Otterbrook · New Road
All the streets in PE2 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.