Herrick Close Peterborough
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101328.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 30 m away, and Itter Park (1.5 hectares) is about 400 m (0.2 miles) 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: It is about 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thistlemoor Medical Centre, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2020 | 1 PE1 3LW | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (4). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (60% of about 780 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)
- 659 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE1 3HA: up to 23 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 13 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 3LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herrick Close New England | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park F | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 77 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thistlemoor Medical Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Graham Young Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fulbridge Road Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spar Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,140 m² | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Itter Park 1.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Rectory, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Mucklands Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Belham Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-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) | 12.4 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caverstede Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paston Ridings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Discovery Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 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) |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gunthorpe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queen Katharine Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gladstone Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy PE1 3JQ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Wraparound Care @ Fulbridge Academy PE1 3JQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Belham Food Store PE1 3HS | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Becketts Close Sheltered Scheme PE1 3JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Robert Avenue Convenience Store PE1 3XY | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Little Poppets Day Nursery PE1 3LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Adam Shop PE1 3HE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sheridan Road (16); On or near Gray Court (12); On or near Crown Street (11); On or near Dryden Road (8); On or near Pear Tree Gardens (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
Pope Way · Boswell Close · Pear Tree Gardens · Chaucer Road · Kipling Court · Scotney Street · Dryden Road · Coleridge Place · Shelley Close · Belham Road · Gray Court · Keeton Road
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.