Bowker Way, Whittlesey, Peterborough
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE7 1PY.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Bowker Way, Whittlesey, Peterborough have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £325,100. Average sale prices rose from £218,250 in 2016 to £374,167 in 2025 (+71%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Bowker Way range from £197,500 to £450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Bowker Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bowker Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £325,100 | 27 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Bowker Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 27 Mar 2025 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 7 Mar 2025 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 28 Feb 2025 | £382,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 15 Oct 2024 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 27 Sep 2023 | £369,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 20 Sep 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 13 Nov 2020 | £322,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 17 May 2019 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3A, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 20 Nov 2018 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 25 Oct 2018 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 8 Aug 2018 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 18 May 2018 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 16 Feb 2018 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 22 Dec 2016 | £239,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3A, Bowker Way PE7 1PY | 29 Jan 2016 | £197,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Bowker Way | £270,000 (May 2018) → £369,995 (Sep 2023) | +37% over 5 yrs |
| 3A, Bowker Way | £197,500 (Jan 2016) → £280,000 (Nov 2018) | +42% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bowker Way
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bowker Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bowker Way is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Areas near the River Nene in Peterborough and surrounding villages Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Nene in Peterborough Flood warning area
- River Nene in the Yarwell Headland and West Delph areas of Whittlesey Flood warning area
- Lower Nene Flood alert area
- Middle Level Commissioner area at Pondersbridge, Turves and Upwell Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bowker Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Alderman Jacobs School 671 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sir Harry Smith Community College 1,084 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School 310 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Whittlesea station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Peterborough station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
GP surgeries
- New Queen Street Surgery
Syers Lane, Whittlesey, Peterborough · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whittlesey · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Platinum - Whittlesey · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Whittlesey · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whittlesey - Blunts Lane · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Whittlesey Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Mrs D Stokes · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,035 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,493 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 72% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Fenland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Bowker Way
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Who lives around Bowker Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 95.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.5% | 52.1% |
| No religion | 41.4% | 39.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 87.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.1% | 12.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.6% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 40.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Fenland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.4% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.9% | 29.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 15.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Fenland.
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