Longthorpe & Netherton
Peterborough 015 · 5 sub-areas · 8,066 residents
Peterborough 015 is a predominantly residential part of Peterborough, home to around 8,000 people and heavily owner-occupied — nearly four in five households own their home. A typical two-bedroom lets for around £863 a month, noticeably below the UK national average for a 2-bed, and rents barely moved in the past year, rising less than 1%.
Longthorpe & Netherton is a green, lower-density part of Peterborough — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Longthorpe & Netherton?
4 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £976 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Longthorpe & Netherton in Peterborough
Living in Longthorpe & Netherton
This part of Peterborough has a settled, suburban feel that sets it apart from the city's more transient rental-heavy neighbourhoods. The ownership rate — nearly 79% — is unusually high, which tends to mean lower tenant turnover, quieter streets, and a community that's been around a while. Around one in four residents is aged 65 or over, which shapes the pace of life here compared to the younger, denser parts of the city centre.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the Peterborough market. A one-bedroom flat runs around £684 a month, a two-bedroom around £863, and a three-bedroom around £1,038. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,293 a year. Buying is more significant: the median sale price is around £355,000, and at a typical local salary you'd be saving for a deposit for just under six years — not quick, but better than most of southern England.
The people living here skew older and established. The 65-plus cohort makes up about a quarter of residents, and the under-18 share is around 20%, suggesting a mix of retirees and families with children rather than the young-professional crowd you'd find closer to the station. Around 39% hold a degree-level qualification, which is solidly above average for the region. The ethnic diversity index sits at 51.8, and about 73% of residents were born in the UK.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away — around a 27-minute walk, or a short drive. Almost half of residents commute by car, and only about 2% use public transport, so having a vehicle makes life considerably easier here. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. For sub-areas and streets within this part of Peterborough, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 015 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of Peterborough with a strong owner-occupier community and good broadband. The older age profile and high ownership rate give it a stable, suburban feel. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent and the share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby is below the national average.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 015?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £684 a month, a two-bed around £863, and a three-bed around £1,038. Rents barely moved in the past year — up less than 1% — making this one of the more stable rental markets in the region. These are estimated figures scaled from city-level data.
- Is Peterborough 015 safe?
- Crime runs at around 109 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area is among the less deprived parts of Peterborough, which tends to correlate with lower serious crime, but it's worth checking street-level crime data for your specific street before moving.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 015 to London?
- By rail, London is around 73 minutes away. The nearest mainline station is roughly 2.2 km from the neighbourhood — about a 27-minute walk, though most residents drive to it. Just under half the working population commutes by car; only about 2% use public transport.
- Who lives in Peterborough 015?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers — around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and nearly 79% own their home. There's also a notable family contingent, with about 20% of households being couples with children. Around 39% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Peterborough 015?
- There are 48 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just under 2.9 km away. Check the Ofsted website for current ratings on specific schools.
- Is Peterborough 015 good for families?
- The neighbourhood has real positives for families: affordable rents, high ownership rates, good greenspace access (around 67% of residents are within walking distance of green space), and a stable community feel. The main concern is the below-average proportion of Good or Outstanding schools nearby.