Foxcovert Walk Peterborough
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (PE4), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long. USRN 30101789.
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 10 m away, and Werrington Meadow (24 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thistlemoor Medical Centre, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
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 (48% of about 1,240 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)
- 1374 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6LS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 5AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE4 6GG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE4 6RF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 8 m and 9 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 5AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6GG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6RF | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Pastures Werrington | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 74.6 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Thistlemoor Medical Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mi Pharmacy (Werrington Branch) | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Werrington Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Market Deeping Police Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Werrington, Werrington | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 10 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Werrington Meadow 24 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 10 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Werrington Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Belham Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Steeping Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Park Island | Island | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Law CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Ken Stimpson Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Welbourne Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Werrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Katharine Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Law School Association PE4 5DT | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| William Law Out of School Club PE4 5DT | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| William Law School PE4 5DT | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Greggs plc PE4 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lounge Werrington PE4 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Tesco PE4 6NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| St Joseph’s Family Society PE4 6GG | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Hyde Housing Association PE4 6GG | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Impact Food Group @ Ken Stimpson Academy PE4 6JT | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vivacity PE4 6JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza PE4 6NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Cozee Cubs Nursery and Sensory PE4 6NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Candy Corner Shop Ltd PE4 6NB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Golden Cod PE4 6NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Jade Garden PE4 6NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Long Pasture (12); On or near Far Pasture (9); On or near Derwood Grove (2); On or near Candidus Court (2); On or near David'S Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 6 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
- PE4 5AU: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- PE4 6GG: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- PE4 6RF: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Middle Pasture · Candidus Court · Long Pasture · Far Pasture · Derwood Grove · David's Lane · Merelade Grove · Clavering Walk · Home Pasture · Rowland Court · Twelvetree Avenue · Wycliffe Grove
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.