Flaxland Peterborough
82 addresses across 11 postcodes (PE3), about 490 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101663.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (B: 42).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bretton Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 47 of its 84 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bretton Medical Practice, about 260 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 326 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); Flat (14); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2017 (42).
Each home's certificates and sales (42 addresses)
- 1, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 2, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 3, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 4, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 4, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 5, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 6, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 7, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 8 Headings Drive, Bretton
- 8, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 9, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 9, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 11 Horrell Court, Bretton
- 11, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 12, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 12, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 15, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 16, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 17, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 18, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 19, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 21, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 22, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 22, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 23, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 24, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 25, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 26 Horrell Court, Bretton
- 26, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 27, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 27, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 28, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 28, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 29, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 30, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 30, Horrell Court, Bretton
- 31, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 32, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 34, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 35, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 40, Headings Drive, Bretton
- 42, Headings Drive, Bretton
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 (80% of about 1,660 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: 14 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Guthrie House Rightwell East Bretton Peterborough: up to 13 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Guthrie House Rightwell East Bretton Peterborough: up to 5 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 2 September 2026 to 15 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 15 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE3 8DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| PE3 8DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE3 8DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PE3 8EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE3 8QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 84 addresses are between 15 m and 23 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE3 8AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE3 8QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Benland Bretton Centre | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park F | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 75.3 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bretton Medical Practice | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1A Bretton (Dental Surgery) | 260 m |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cambridgeshire Police | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Compass Group - Peterborough City Hospital Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bretton Park 27 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,840 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,520 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Milton Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Thorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Deer Leap Belt | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Ten Acre Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Thorpe Watering | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 84 |
47 of the street's 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eyrescroft Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Highlees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Academy Watergall | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nova Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
| Ravensthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jack Hunt Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Discovery Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's PE3 8DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Poundland PE3 8DA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza PE3 8DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Card Factory PE3 8DN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd PE3 8DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily PE3 8DN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bretton Medical Centre (Boots) PE3 8DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| OCS Food co Ltd @BGL - Fusion House The Kube PE3 8BG | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Cresset Day Centre PE3 8DX | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Fayre Spot @ the Cresset PE3 8DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Bees at the Hive PE3 8DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Cresset Peterborough Function Room Kitchen PE3 8DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| The Holy Spirit Church PE3 8DX | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Subway PE3 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Kingfisher Centre PE3 8DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 143 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (175); On or near Parking Area (75); On or near Benland (44); On or near Flaxland (12); On or near Hudds Meadow (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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 | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 2 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PE3 8DH: 25 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- PE3 8DG: 19 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- PE3 8DN: 17 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- PE3 8DF: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- PE3 8DA: 5 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- PE3 8EJ: 4 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- PE3 8AQ: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- PE3 8DS: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- PE3 8EE: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- PE3 8EF: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- PE3 8QA: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Benland · Horrell Court · Hudds Meadow · Headngs Drive · Bretton Centre · Barnstock · Rightwell East · Eyrescroft · Rightwell West · Holdfield · Soke Parkway
All the streets in PE3 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.