The Square Barnack, Peterborough
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE9), about 80 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30102094.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £405,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (G: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 D; Band D in Peterborough costs £2,293 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stamford (Lincs), about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare Stamford, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £374,300 | £374,300 | £374,300 |
| 2002 | 1 | £135,150 | £135,150 | £135,150 |
| 2001 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2020 | THE OLD COTTAGE PE9 3EA | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2007 | THE OLD COTTAGE PE9 3EA | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2003 | WESTCROFT PE9 3EA | Detached | £374,300 | |
| 4 Jan 2002 | THE OLD FOX PE9 3EA | Terraced | £135,150 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | OLD BUTCHERS SHOP PE9 3EA | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 29 Jun 1999 | OLD BUTCHERS SHOP PE9 3EA | Semi-detached | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2).
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 D (18% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Barnack Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 10.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 25, SCHOOL ROAD, grade II
- 27, SCHOOL ROAD, grade II
- 28, SCHOOL ROAD, grade II
- CHESTER COTTAGE, grade II
- HOUSE OCCUPIED BY MR AND MRS SINDALL, grade II
- PREMISES OCCUPIED BY CHRISTINA, grade II
- THE FOX PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- THE MALTINGS, grade II
- THE OLD BUTCHERS SHOP, grade II
- THE OLD COTTAGE, grade II
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE9 3EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE9 3DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 28 m and 31 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE9 3DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE9 3EA | 71% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Square Barnack | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stamford | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 65.9 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lakeside Healthcare Stamford | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wittering Dental Centre | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Stamford & Rutland Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Stamford Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | RAF Wittering, Wittering Cashzone | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 180 m east. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m east |
| 7, Station Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Walcot Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Settlement site E of Uffington and Barnack Station | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ufford Oaks | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Crow Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Box Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| West Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Southorpe Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 270 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Millstone PE9 3ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barnack Pre-School PE9 3DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Barnack School PE9 3DZ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Barnack Village Hall PE9 3DZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| The Acres and Little Northfields Brunch Club PE9 3EN | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stamford Road (3); On or near School Road (1); On or near Millstone Lane (1); On or near The Square (1); On or near Main Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Millstone Lane · Kingsley Close · Main Street · School Road · Bishops Walk · Canon Drive · Chapel Lane · Owen Close · Stamford Road · Orchard Road · Linden Close · Main Street
All the streets in PE9 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.