Gresley Way Peterborough
1 address across 1 postcode (PE3), about 150 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30102258.
- Flood: 2 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 (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Baker Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grange Medical Centre, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 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
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (90% of about 710 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)
- Car Park Hampton Court Westwood Peterborough: up to 16 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- St Nicholas Reception Home South Parade West Town Peterborough: up to 24 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, lane closure, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 15 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE3 7EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Halcyon Westwood | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park F | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 76.9 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grange Medical Centre | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Hampton TTW Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baker Park 5.4 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westwood Grange Playing Field 6.3 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thorpe Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.5 km (1 mile) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Longthorpe village cross | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Ten Acre Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Town Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jack Hunt Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gladstone Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ravensthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nova Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| The Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serco Peterborough Vehicle Base PE3 7PR | Distributors/Transporters | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Go Outdoors PE3 7PR | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Halcyon PE3 9TT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Westwood Filling Station PE3 9TX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Mr Whippy - P705 CAO PE3 9TX | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| St Judes Church Hall PE3 9TZ | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Friends of Peterborough Prison Tea Bar PE3 7PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Sodexo at HMP Peterborough PE3 7PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Fun Valley PE3 7PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cottesmore Close (50); On or near Chelveston Way (47); On or near Axiom Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 73% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 5% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- PE3 7EH: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Irchester Place · Saville Road · Saville Road Industrial Estate · Horton Walk · Clipston Walk · Cottesmore Close · Atherstone Avenue · Chelveston Way · Clipston Walk · Axiom Avenue · Kildare Drive · Charlotte Way
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.