North Bretton & Westwood
Peterborough 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,262 residents
Peterborough 009 is a neighbourhood within Peterborough, home to around 8,260 people and sitting at the more affordable end of the local market. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £863 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The area has a notably high share of social housing and a young age profile that sets it apart from the city overall.
North Bretton & Westwood 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 demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in North Bretton & Westwood?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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.
North Bretton & Westwood in Peterborough
Living in North Bretton & Westwood
This part of Peterborough has a distinctly community-oriented character, with a high proportion of families and a younger-than-average population that gives the streets a busy, lived-in feel. Nearly 29% of residents are under 18 — one of the higher figures you'll find anywhere in the East of England — which shapes everything from school demand to how the local parks are used.
On cost, it's one of the more accessible corners of Peterborough. A two-bedroom home runs around £863 a month, well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Three-bedroom properties, which suit the many families here, come in at about £1,038 a month. The deposit hurdle is relatively low too — at current savings rates, it takes around 3.1 years to save a typical deposit, which compares favourably with most of southern England.
Who lives here? The tenure mix tells the story clearly. Around 38% of homes are social rented — a significantly higher share than most Peterborough neighbourhoods — while owner-occupation sits at just 35%. Just over a quarter of UK births are recorded for residents here, with an ethnic diversity index of 41, pointing to a genuinely mixed community. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly 19% of residents, below the national average, and median resident earnings run to about £29,800 a year.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.9 km away — about a 36-minute walk, so most people drive or take a bus. The vast majority of residents — nearly 57% — commute by car. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable, with rents well below the national average and a strong community feel driven by its large family population. The trade-off is elevated crime — roughly twice the national rate — and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby. For families on tighter budgets who value low rents and quick access to greenspace, it has real appeal.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 009?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £684 a month, a two-bedroom around £863, and a three-bedroom around £1,038. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen only about 0.7% over the past year — slower than most of England.
- Is Peterborough 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 149 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average of around 80. The area sits in roughly the bottom 16% nationally on the deprivation index, which tends to correlate with higher crime. It's worth checking street-level data for specific roads before committing to a move.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 009 to London?
- The rail journey from Peterborough station to London takes around 82 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is about 2.9 km away, so you'd typically drive or take a bus to reach it. Around 57% of residents commute by car, and just under 7% use public transport.
- Who lives in Peterborough 009?
- Predominantly families — nearly 29% of residents are under 18. Around 38% of homes are social rented, making this one of the higher social-housing concentrations in Peterborough. It's a diverse area, with 35% of residents born outside the UK, and median resident earnings of around £29,800 a year.
- What schools are near Peterborough 009?
- There are 70 schools within 2 km of typical residents — plenty of choice. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,580 metres away. Individual Ofsted reports are worth checking, given the wide spread of ratings locally.
- How affordable is buying a home in Peterborough 009?
- The median house price is around £186,000, and it takes a typical buyer about 3.1 years to save a deposit — relatively manageable compared to most of southern England. Council tax (Band D) is £2,294 a year. Renting takes up around 50% of typical take-home pay, which is high and worth factoring in if you're saving to buy.