Shared Ownership in Peterborough

Following a 15-year redevelopment plan initiated in 2005, Peterborough has steadily expanded to accommodate an additional 18,000 jobs and 40,000 people, with significant redevelopment in the form of Fletton Quays, a new home for Peterborough City Council and extensions to both Queensgate Shopping Centre and Peterborough Railway Station.

This has created an incredible range of amenities in the area, whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife, world-class shopping, stunning restaurants or well-known attractions. 

For food lovers, there’s plenty to choose from. Michelin recommended restaurant Chubby Castor in Castor provides a high-end tasting menu while Katana Peterborough, The Turkish Kitchen and Momoz & More are all firm favourites in the city centre.

If you’re looking for shopping, Queensgate Shopping Centre is home to around 100 stores, offering everything from high-street favourites to designer brands.

Peterborough is also a great destination for families, with plenty to see and do, whether you’re spending a day at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, enjoying a walk around Nene Park or exploring Peterborough Sculpture Park and Trail.

One of the major benefits of Peterborough is how well-connected it is. It’s incredibly easy to get around the local area, whether you’re travelling by car, bus or train. 

The train station is located at the heart of the city and offers access to a wide range of destinations thanks to two main lines: the East Coast Mainline, a north-south line that connects major cities such as London and Edinburgh, as well as the Birmingham-Peterborough line, which brings the Midlands within easy reach.

In terms of getting around the surrounding towns and villages, Peterborough has a robust bus network with several regular routes. If you’re driving, easy access to the A1, A15, A16 and A47 means you’re always able to get where you need to be.

There is a huge range of schools in and around Peterborough, serving children of all ages. 87% of the schools are rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, highlighting the strength of the local educational system.

Some of the top schools include Fulbridge Academy, Hampton Hargate Primary School, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School, The King’s (The Cathedral) School and Winyates Primary School, all of which are rated ‘Outstanding’.

If you’re looking for higher education, the area is primarily served by ARU Peterborough, which is a brand new, purpose-built university campus worth over £30 million that opened in 2022.

One of the key reasons many people move to the area is also its relative safety compared to other large cities

Cambridgeshire as a whole is significantly safer than the UK average, with about 20% fewer crimes per 1,000 people annually.

Compared to cities of a similar size, Peterborough’s suburbs and surrounding areas, such as Yaxley and Haddon, are also much safer and experience far fewer crimes per year.