Lime Tree Avenue Peterborough
61 addresses across 3 postcodes (PE1), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30100910.
- Energy: 46 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 20, E: 12, F: 1).
- 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 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hobsons Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 61 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 212 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
46 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 142 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (26); Flat (16); House, detached (4). Built: 1900-1929 (35); before 1900 (5); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (21); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (24 addresses)
- 5, Limetree Avenue
- 6, Limetree Avenue
- 7, Limetree Avenue
- 9, Limetree Avenue
- 10, Limetree Avenue
- 11, Limetree Avenue
- 14, Limetree Avenue
- 15, Limetree Avenue
- 16, Limetree Avenue
- 18, Limetree Avenue
- 19, Limetree Avenue
- 21, Limetree Avenue
- 23, Limetree Avenue
- 24, Limetree Avenue
- 26, Limetree Avenue
- 28, Limetree Avenue
- 29, Limetree Avenue
- 33a, Limetree Avenue
- 36, Limetree Avenue
- 37, Limetree Avenue
- 37a, Limetree Avenue
- 38, Limetree Avenue
- 40, Limetree Avenue
- Suite 8, 2 Limetree Avenue
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 (61% of about 1,980 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)
- 88 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE1 2SN: up to 26 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 117 Park Road Peterborough PE1 2TR: up to 24 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 85 Park Road Peterborough: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Manor House 57 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE1 2RR: up to 11 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 16 - 18 Manor House Street Peterborough: up to 6 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Lincoln Court Lincoln Road Peterborough: up to 8 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 3 - 7 Oxford Road Millfield Peterborough PE1 3BL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Northminster Opportunity Area Peterborough: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 October 2026: Grain Communications Limited (formerly Solway Communications Limited), Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 2NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 31 | unlikely |
| PE1 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE1 2PW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 61 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 2NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 2PW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norfolk Street Millfield | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 78.2 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granville Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Downstairs Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hobsons Park 3,650 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Central Park 8.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanley Recreation Ground 3.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| 10, Queen Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Touthill and site of castle bailey | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Old Customs House | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Thorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| New Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Ten Acre Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 59 | 61 |
2 of the street's 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 300 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gladstone Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Church of England | All-through | 7–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 580 m (0.4 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 |
| West Town Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 890 m (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 |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Inspire Education Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Play Pre-school PE1 2NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Hassan Food Store PE1 2HG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Zain Halal Foods PE1 2HG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Apr 2025 |
| News N Booze PE1 2PW | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Mansfield Snooker Club PE1 2PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Azadi Supermarket PE1 2PN | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Azadi Charcoal Grill PE1 2PN | Other catering premises | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Central Food Store PE1 2NW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Eggfree Cake Box PE1 2HG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| CP Cafe PE1 2PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| S Food Store PE1 2PN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| iCare Peterborough @ UKIM Masjid Khadijah and Islamic Centre PE1 2HP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Halim’s Adana Grill PE1 2EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Beeches Pre-School PE1 2EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Allama Iqbal Centre PE1 2EL | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norfolk Street (84); On or near Kimbolton Court (52); On or near Lime Tree Avenue (27); On or near Cobden Street (20); On or near Victoria Place (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 57% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 15% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- PE1 2NS: 59 addresses
- PE1 2NY: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- PE1 2PW: 1 address of 111 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Salaam Court · Ashtree Grove · Norfolk Street · Kimbolton Court · Cobden Avenue · Hankey Street · Victoria Place · Bamber Street · Taverners Road · Link Road · Granville Street · Nursery Close
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.