Royce Road Peterborough
42 addresses across 3 postcodes (PE1), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101183.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2005 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 38 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | CENTRAL TYRE PE1 5YB | Other | £177,242 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 May 2025 | 4 PE1 5YB | Other | £551,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 16 PE1 5YB | Other | £222,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 2 PE1 5YB | Other | £610,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2023 | 22 PE1 5YB | Detached | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 1 PE1 5YB | Detached | £610,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 12 PE1 5YB | Other | £150,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 21 PE1 5YB | Other | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2020 | 6 PE1 5YB | Other | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2020 | 8 PE1 5YB | Other | £520,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 May 2020 | 15 PE1 5YB | Other | £472,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 1 PE1 5YB | Detached | £400,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 15 PE1 5YB | Other | £480,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 14 PE1 5YB | Other | £155,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Aug 2005 | 1 PE1 5YB | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 22 PE1 5YB | Detached | £270,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (75% of about 840 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)
- Varity House Vicarage Farm Road Fengate Peterborough: up to 14 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 11 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 5YB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| PE1 5TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE1 5UX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 5TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 5UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 5YB | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carr Road Eastern Industry | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Stn Peterborough | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Wellington Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 79.1 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mi Pharmacy (Eastfield Road Branch) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,790 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,360 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Touthill and site of castle bailey, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Touthill and site of castle bailey | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Peterborough Cathedral Precincts | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Stanground Wash Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Norwood Spinney | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) west |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Orton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 42 |
38 of the street's 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| City of Peterborough Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Church of England | All-through | 7–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Parnwell | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest at Perkins Engines PE1 5FQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School PE1 5JW | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Park Lane Nursery PE1 5JW | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji Peterborough PE1 5YB | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Subway PE1 5UX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Rosey Lee Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Barry's Clearance Cash and Carry PE1 5TP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Frank Bros PE1 5TS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Hicks Karate Martial Arts Fundraising Team PE1 5TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Caterlink @ NeneGate School PE1 5GZ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Activity World PE1 5XL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| McDonald’s Restaurants PE1 5XL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Padholme Road Filling Station PE1 5XL | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In PE1 5YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Shell Fengate PE1 5YA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Frank Perkins Way (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 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
- PE1 5YB: 40 addresses of 51 in the postcode
- PE1 5TW: 1 address
- PE1 5UX: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Frank Perkins Way · Fletton Parkway · Westcombe Square · Royce Road · Hexham Court · Rasen Court · Wetherby Way · Boongate · Boongate · Park Lane · Padholme Road East · North Bank 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.