Earls Close Peterborough
46 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE2), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30100671.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (C: 35, D: 6).
- Flood: 6 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Fletton Surgery, about 280 m away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 182 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
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); House, end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (9). Built: 1991-1995 (25); 1996-2002 (13); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (41).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (63% of about 990 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)
- Land To The Rear Of 142 - 148 Fletton Avenue Fletton Peterborough: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- 38 Elm Street Woodston Peterborough: up to 10 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Belle Vue Stables Whittlesey Road Stanground Peterborough: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Tranche NC2 London Road Peterborough: up to 69 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Hempsted Opportunity Area London Road Peterborough: up to 15 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Hempsted Opportunity Area London Road Peterborough: up to 95 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Hempsted Parcel - NC1, NC3, NC4 Hicks Lane Woodston Peterborough PE7 0LL: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 1 Grove Street Woodston Peterborough PE2 9AG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 14 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 8SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 11 | unlikely |
| PE2 8DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2 8DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE2 8SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest White Hart Fletton | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Stn Peterborough | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 76.5 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Fletton Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Odedra Chemist | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Hamptons Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampton Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Hempstead Columbus Road, Hempstead | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fletton churchyard cross, a scheduled monument, 230 m north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fletton churchyard cross | Scheduled monument | 230 m north-east |
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-east |
| Stanground churchyard cross | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Old Customs House | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Thorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Osier Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Serpentine Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Thorpe Wood | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 46 |
15 of the street's 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Fletton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanground Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakdale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nene Valley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Basket PE2 8DT | Retailers - other | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub PE2 8DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| China Fountain PE2 8DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Nisa Local PE2 8DP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Italian Community Association PE2 8DL | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Sweet Clouds PE2 8DP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Peters Traditional Bakery PE2 8DP | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Barbecue Grill PE2 8DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Aircuisine PE2 8DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fletton Butchers PE2 8DP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fletton Store PE2 8EL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| The Coffee Hive PE2 8DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Top Chef PE2 8EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Jinja Express PE2 8EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Kellys Newsagent PE2 8EL | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fleet Way (35); On or near Earls Close (28); On or near High Street (27); On or near Monarch Avenue (24); On or near Manor Avenue (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Bargain Basket (retailers - other, PE2 8DT) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Knights Mews · Viscount Road · Garrick Walk · Edis Court · Princes Road · Manor Avenue · Monarch Avenue · Church Lane · Palace Gardens · Fleet Way · Duke Street · Forbes Drive
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.