Brookside Peterborough
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE4), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101683.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 C; Band D in Peterborough costs £2,293 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Werrington Meadow (24 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 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 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thistlemoor Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £258,500 | £258,500 | £258,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £289,000 | £289,000 | £289,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 4 PE4 6GL | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 4 PE4 6GL | Other | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Apr 2022 | 4 PE4 6GL | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2021 | 30 PE4 6GL | Detached | £258,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 11 PE4 6GL | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 3 PE4 6GL | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 33 PE4 6GL | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2017 | 8 PE4 6GL | Detached | £289,000 | |
| 12 May 2016 | 24 PE4 6GL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2015 | 32 PE4 6GL | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 33 PE4 6GL | Detached | £244,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2012 | 11 PE4 6GL | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 23 PE4 6GL | Detached | £142,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2006 | 4 PE4 6GL | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 6 PE4 6GL | Semi-detached | £183,500 | |
| 19 Oct 2005 | 24 PE4 6GL | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2005 | 10 PE4 6GL | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 23 PE4 6GL | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 6 PE4 6GL | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 32 PE4 6GL | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2004 | 1 PE4 6GL | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 33 PE4 6GL | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2001 | 3 PE4 6GL | Detached | £111,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2001 | 28 PE4 6GL | Detached | £136,500 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 26 PE4 6GL | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2001 | 19 PE4 6GL | Semi-detached | £77,500 | |
| 22 Jun 2001 | 23 PE4 6GL | Detached | £94,995 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 26 PE4 6GL | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 31 PE4 6GL | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 10 PE4 6GL | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 23 PE4 6GL | Detached | £63,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1996 | 29 PE4 6GL | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 3 PE4 6GL | Detached | £69,995 | |
| 27 Mar 1995 | 17 PE4 6GL | Detached | £52,500 | |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 22 PE4 6GL | Semi-detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1983-1990 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 C (44% of about 630 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 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 6GL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE4 6SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 6GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 80 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brookside Church Gunthorpe | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 75.9 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Thistlemoor Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walton Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street (Dental Surgery) | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Garage Group - Northmead Service Station Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.5 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Werrington Meadow 24 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Section of the Car Dyke between Whitepost Road and Fen Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Belham Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Mucklands Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Werrington Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 34 |
3 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Werrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Discovery Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gunthorpe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| Caverstede Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Welbourne Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ken Stimpson Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paston Ridings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Law CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lime Academy Watergall | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Independent House - New Horizons PE4 7TG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Bright Bambini Montessori Gunthorpe PE4 7TG | Other catering premises | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chow Chu Chin PE4 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Storrington News PE4 6QP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Turkish Grill Werrington PE4 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Frothblowers PE4 6QP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| The Quickstop PE4 6HN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Savers Supermarket PE4 6HN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Gunthorpe Fish Bar PE4 7TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Conway Avenue (9); On or near Brookside (9); On or near Donegal Close (3); On or near Walnut Grove (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Walnut Grove · Donegal Close · Conway Avenue · Lowther Gardens · Corfe Avenue · Blackdown Garth · Pennine Way · Dover Road · Storrington Way · Mountsteven Avenue · Rockingham Grove · Musa Drive
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.