Peterborough is a small historic city located in the county of Cambridgeshire, Eastern England. This city has a rich history and is home to several important archeological sites, including the magnificent 13th-century cathedral whose gothic facade dominates the town centre. With an industrial past and significant business growth in the financial, environmental goods, and services sectors, Peterborough has become one of the UK's fastest-growing cities ahead of London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Peterborough has undergone major redevelopment over the years, seeing its city centre with a major transformation of the historic Cathedral Square, turning it into a thriving hub filled with cafes, restaurants, and shops. Peterborough offers large detached homes, good-sized terraced homes, and apartment blocks. The average property price in Peterborough is around £250,000, which is much lower than the London average of £520,000.
This city has many great sights for residents and tourists to discover, with the likes of Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Burghley House, and Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre. A range of entertainment options are also available within Peterborough, including The Peterborough City Market which draws in thousands of customers every Tuesday-Saturday, 6 different leisure centres, and a range of festivals such as Heritage Festival, Diwali Festival and Italian Festival. Shopaholics can also enjoy the hotspots of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Rivergate Shopping Centre, and Westgate Arcade.
Peterborough is named among the top 10 most unsafe areas of the towns, villages, and cities of Cambridgeshire. The town has a 58% higher crime rate than the rest of Eastern England and a 45% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Residents have a reasonable amount of parking options to choose from within Peterborough. Residents in need of short-term hourly paid parking, they can head to the car parks of Car Haven Car Park, Riverside Car Park, and North Street Car Park. Anyone in need of long-term parking at either a daily or monthly fee can search the sites of JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace.
A great selection of nightlife is available to residents in Peterborough city centre with a mix of bars, restaurants, clubs, and pubs. Some of the popular venues consist of Embassy Flares Red Room, The Met Lounge, and The Stoneworks Bar. Those looking for even more nightlife options can travel to the nearby areas of Northampton, Loughborough, or Nottingham, to discover further evening entertainment.
Families have a choice of 4 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools to choose from in Peterborough, with the top-rated schools being The King's (The Cathedral) School, Fulbridge Academy, Heritage Park Primary School, and Hampton Hargate Primary School. Further education is also available to students at the local options of Peterborough College, University Centre Peterborough, and ARU Peterborough.
With a good variety of properties in Peterborough, pet owners are likely to find a suitable property for themselves and their furry friends. Dog walkers and adventurers are treated to a lovely selection of green spaces in and around the city, including Ferry Meadows, Crown Lakes Country Park, Cuckoos Hollow, and Bretton Park, which all provide wonderful walking routes.
Peterborough is mainly served by the EMR, LNER, and Thameslink trains services, which provide both direct and connecting train links. Residents can find access to the popular destinations of Nottingham- 1hr 9m, Lincoln- 1hr 11m, London Kings Cross- 1hr 17m, and Gloucester- 3hrs 14m. The nearest airport to Peterborough is Cambridge (CBG) Airport which is reachable by car in 50 minutes via the A1(M)and A14. Buses also serve the area for local travel.