Shepherds Close Peterborough
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30101744.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2).
- 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 C; 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 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Werrington Meadow, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2016 | 4 PE4 6RB | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2003 | 4 PE4 6RB | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 1 PE4 6RB | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 C (53% of about 860 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)
- 1374 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6LS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 6RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE4 6RA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE4 6RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE4 6RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welbourne Werrington | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 75.3 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Thistlemoor Medical Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Werrington Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Werrington Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Cambridgeshire Police | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Werrington, Werrington | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Werrington Meadow 24 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 480 m (0.3 miles) south. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Belham Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Werrington Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Mucklands Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Park Island | Island | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbourne Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ken Stimpson Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Werrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Law CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Katharine Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| 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 |
| Discovery Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caverstede Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbourne Primary Academy Nursery PE4 6NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Multi Sport Pro T/A Premier Education PE4 6NR | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Welbourne Primary Academy PE4 6NR | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bee Bright Day Nursery PE4 6JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| MOJOS PE4 6JR | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Manor House Nursery School Ltd PE4 6RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Werrington Post Office PE4 6RU | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Blue Bell PE4 6RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School Ltd PE4 6NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Golden Cod PE4 6NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Jade Garden PE4 6NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Candy Corner Shop Ltd PE4 6NB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Cozee Cubs Nursery and Sensory PE4 6NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Cherry House Restaurant PE4 6QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Werrington Pharmacy PE4 6QF | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gatenby (19); On or near Shepherds Close (15); On or near Fenbridge Road (5); On or near Hall Lane (4); On or near Birkdale Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Foxley Close · Fenbridge Road · Werrington Park Avenue · Fenbridge Road · Birkdale Avenue · Foxcovert Road · Addington Way · Gatenby · Hall Lane · Goodwin Walk · Crester Drive · Thursfield
All the streets in PE4 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.