Durham Road Peterborough
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101127.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 3).
- 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 A; 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 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Central Park, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Medical Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £58,625 | £58,625 | £58,625 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2022 | 1 PE1 5JU | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2017 | 17 PE1 5JU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 14 PE1 5JU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2010 | 18 PE1 5JU | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2006 | 4 PE1 5JU | Semi-detached | £58,625 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15). Built: 1930-1949 (12); 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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 A (75% 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Dickens Street Car Park Dickens Street Eastfield Peterborough: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- NCP Car Park Brook Street Peterborough: up to 39 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 117 Park Road Peterborough PE1 2TR: up to 24 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 85 Park Road Peterborough: up to 6 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Northminster Opportunity Area Peterborough: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
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, 3 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 5JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE1 5JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 5JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 5JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Road Eastfield | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Stn Peterborough | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellington Street Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 79 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Medical Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mi Pharmacy (Eastfield Road Branch) | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central Park 8.8 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Touthill and site of castle bailey | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Old Customs House | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Little Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Norwood Spinney | Wood | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Orton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | 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 |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of Peterborough Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Church of England | All-through | 7–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Inspire Education Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Price Cutter PE1 5EH | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Lime Trust - Lime Academy Abbotsmede PE1 5JS | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| M A Foodstore PE1 5EH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Light House Community Group CIO PE1 5EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Bright Bambini Montessori (Eastfield) PE1 5EN | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Ratatuj PE1 5JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza King PE1 5JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Dessert Junky PE1 5EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Caterlink @ NeneGate School PE1 5GZ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Greengate Court Sheltered Scheme PE1 5LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Philia Lodge PE1 4AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Mi Pharmacy PE1 4AU | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Peterborough Bowls Club PE1 5HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| The Chestnuts Comm Centre CIO PE1 5LD | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Newark Hotel PE1 4BH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saxon Road (43); On or near Padholme Road (34); On or near Eastfield Grove (23); On or near Flag Fen Road (23); On or near Eastholm Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 46% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 66% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Chester Road · Padholme Road · Eastholm Close · Kingsley Road · Cobbet Place · De Bec Close · Eastfield Grove · Eastleigh Road · Cavendish Street · Flag Fen Road · Charles Street · Greengate Court
All the streets in PE1 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.