St Thomas Close Peterborough
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE1), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30103814.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- Flood: 10 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, and Central Park (8.8 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 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: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 970 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2017 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 1,600 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 (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 83 Oxney Road Peterborough PE1 5NG: up to 5 homes, 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 10 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 5PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE1 5JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 9 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 5JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE1 5PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St John Fisher School Eastfield | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Stn Peterborough | 1.9 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 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 79.4 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mi Pharmacy (Eastfield Road Branch) | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,790 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Central Park 8.8 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,360 m² | 150 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,270 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
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 |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Norwood Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Holywell Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peterborough Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 150 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 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 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Church of England | All-through | 7–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Academy Parnwell | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshampstede Academy PE1 5LQ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Ali Baba Store PE1 5LE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2023 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School PE1 5JW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Park Lane Nursery PE1 5JW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Eurest at Perkins Engines PE1 5FQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Chestnuts Comm Centre CIO PE1 5LD | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Greengate Court Sheltered Scheme PE1 5LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Florinee Homes – Madison House PE1 4BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Caterlink @ NeneGate School PE1 5GZ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Anna Ca-Soo Day Nursery PE1 4RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Golden House PE1 4RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| The Tuck Shop PE1 4RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Costcutter PE1 4RA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Eastfield Off Licence PE1 4RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Newark Hotel PE1 4BH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Thomas Close (31); On or near Fleetwood Crescent (17); On or near Frank Perkins Way (13); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near Fleetwood Mews (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 32% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Park Lane · Fleetwood Mews · Fleetwood Crescent · Norman Road · Park Lane · Shire Grove · Saxon Road · Danes Close · Dunstan Court · Fletton Parkway · Briar Way · Osric Court
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.