Mitchell Close Peterborough
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30102168.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 23, D: 1).
- 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 B; 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: There is a small park or garden about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, and Bishops Road Gardens (0.4 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 27 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 99 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
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); Flat (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (23); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24).
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 B (48% of about 640 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)
- Sewerage Works Potters Way Fengate Peterborough: up to 18 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Car Park Bishops Road Eastgate Peterborough: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Dickens Street Car Park Dickens Street Eastfield Peterborough: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- NCP Car Park Brook Street Peterborough: up to 39 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- The Garden House Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XS: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At East Station Road Fletton Quays Peterborough: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Fletton Quays Land At East Station Road Peterborough: up to 280 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Northminster Opportunity Area Peterborough: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 5QY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE1 5AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 5AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 5QY | 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 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Star Inn Eastgate | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Stn Peterborough | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellington Street Car Park | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 78.2 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mi Pharmacy (Eastfield Road Branch) | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Access Centre | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bishops Road Gardens 4,490 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bishops Road Recreation Ground 18 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canonry House, a listed building (Grade I), 660 m (0.4 miles) west. 57 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 17 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canonry House | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Table Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 16, Precincts | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Chapter Office | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Touthill and site of castle bailey | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Old Customs House | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Orton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Osier Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Orton Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 27 |
27 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Church of England | All-through | 7–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| City of Peterborough Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Inspire Education Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, 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 |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panj Tani Store PE1 5HP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Super Burger and Kebab PE1 5BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| The Star Nursing Home PE1 5HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Mr Toppings PE1 5HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Squirrels Cafe PE1 5BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Star Off Licence PE1 5HT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Alzahra News Store PE1 5HT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Everest Foods Limited PE1 5BA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Husaini Islamic Centre PE1 5HD | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Downtown Peri Peri PE1 5DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| P & P Lodge Stores PE1 5BB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| RCCG City of Grace Peterborough Food Bank PE1 5DU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Axiom Homes – Friary Court PE1 5AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Peterborough Bowls Club PE1 5HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Riders cafe PE1 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mitchell Close (43); On or near Fengate Close (13); On or near Eastgate (13); On or near Atkinson Street (12); On or near Glenton Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Atkinson Street · Star Road · Potters Way · Nene Street · Glenton Street · Fengate Close · Wake Road · Harvester Way · Shropshire Place · Star Mews · Shropshire Place · Eastgate
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.