2,903
Commercial units
4,963
Avg size (sq ft)
5–1,818,931
Size range (sq ft)
£36,558
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Peterborough (PE1)
The PE1 district contains 2,903 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 2,741 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 5 sq ft up to 1,818,931 sq ft, with an average of about 4,963 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £3,190,000, averaging £36,558.
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Sample of commercial units in Peterborough (PE1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERKINS ENGINES, OXNEY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | factory and premises | PE1 5FQ | 1,818,931 sq ft | £3,190,000 |
| TESCO CDC WAREHOUSE, STAPLEE WAY, PETERBOROUGH | warehouse and premises | PE1 4YT | 443,382 sq ft | £2,380,000 |
| SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, OXNEY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | superstore and premises | PE1 5NG | 69,282 sq ft | £1,330,000 |
| ENERGY FROM WASTE FACILITY, FOURTH DROVE, FENGATE, PETERBOROUGH | waste incinerator and premises | PE1 5UR | — | £1,180,000 |
| THOMAS DEACON ACADEMY, QUEENS GARDENS, PETERBOROUGH | school and premises | PE1 2UW | — | £1,120,000 |
| B&Q, MASKEW AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH | retail warehouse and premises | PE1 2AS | 128,493 sq ft | £1,030,000 |
| ASDA, VIERSEN PLATZ, PETERBOROUGH | superstore and premises | PE1 1ET | 71,809 sq ft | £980,000 |
| PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL COLLEGE, PARK CRESCENT, PETERBOROUGH | college and premises | PE1 4DZ | — | £805,000 |
| UNIVERSITY HOUSE, BISHOPS ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | university and premises | PE1 5BW | — | £800,000 |
| ST IVES PETERBOROUGH, STOREYS BAR ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | works and premises | PE1 5YS | 173,774 sq ft | £700,000 |
| WAITROSE, MAYORS WALK, PETERBOROUGH | superstore and premises | PE1 2BF | 43,088 sq ft | £665,000 |
| ANGLIAN WATER AUTHORITY FLAG FEN SEWAGE WORKS, THIRD DROVE, FENGATE, PETERBOROUGH | sewage treatment works and premises | PE1 5YS | — | £615,000 |
| SHOWCASE CINEMA, MALLORY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | cinema and premises | PE1 5AU | — | £605,000 |
| BRITISH CAR AUCTIONS, BOONGATE, PETERBOROUGH | vehicle auction and premises | PE1 5AH | 77,860 sq ft | £600,000 |
| MATALAN, MASKEW AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH | retail warehouse and premises | PE1 2AS | 33,268 sq ft | £590,000 |
| 7, MALLORY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | car showroom and premises | PE1 5AU | 43,871 sq ft | £570,000 |
| DSV, OXNEY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | warehouse and premises | PE1 5TP | 127,272 sq ft | £565,000 |
| CHRISTIAN SALVESEN AT TESCO CDC, STAPLEE WAY, PETERBOROUGH | warehouse and premises | PE1 4YT | 107,080 sq ft | £560,000 |
| PETERBOROUGH POWER STATION, STOREYS BAR ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | gas fired power station and premises | PE1 5NT | — | £550,000 |
| PREMIER INN, RIVERGATE, PETERBOROUGH | hotel and premises | PE1 1EN | — | £522,000 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARKS, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH | car park and premises | PE1 1NH | 20,301 sq ft | £515,000 |
| T C HARRISON, OXNEY ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | car showroom, workshop and premises | PE1 5YN | 66,616 sq ft | £510,000 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH | shop and premises | PE1 1NP | 73,345 sq ft | £492,500 |
| TOWN HALL, BRIDGE STREET, PETERBOROUGH | offices and premises | PE1 1HF | 77,094 sq ft | £492,500 |
| FRASERS, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH | shop and premises | PE1 1NL | 88,320 sq ft | £490,000 |
| THE KINGS SCHOOL, PARK ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | school and premises | PE1 2UE | — | £485,000 |
| NEW CROWN & COUNTY COURTS, RIVERGATE, PETERBOROUGH | law court and premises | PE1 1EJ | — | £477,500 |
| ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, PARK LANE, EASTFIELD, PETERBOROUGH | school and premises | PE1 5JN | — | £475,000 |
| KEYLINE BUILDERS MERCHANTS, NEWARK ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | showroom and premises | PE1 5YX | 54,576 sq ft | £472,500 |
| SW CARS, PADHOLME ROAD EAST, PETERBOROUGH | car supermarket and premises | PE1 5XL | 24,973 sq ft | £457,500 |
| UNIT 3A, MASKEW RETAIL PARK, MASKEW AVENUE, PETERBOROUGH | retail warehouse and premises | PE1 2BT | 20,079 sq ft | £442,500 |
| MAGISTRATES COURT, BRIDGE STREET, PETERBOROUGH | law court and premises | PE1 1ED | — | £440,000 |
| CAR WORLD (CAMBS) LTD, FENGATE, PETERBOROUGH | car showroom and premises | PE1 5PE | 45,469 sq ft | £435,000 |
| MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LTD TYRELL PARK, BOONGATE, PETERBOROUGH | car showroom and premises | PE1 5PT | 43,879 sq ft | £432,500 |
| PETERBOROUGH GAS RECIPROCATING UNIT, STOREYS BAR ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | gas fired power station and premises | PE1 5NT | — | £430,000 |
| UNIT A, BOURGES BOULEVARD, PETERBOROUGH | retail warehouse and premises | PE1 2AF | 37,573 sq ft | £410,000 |
| BOOTS, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH | shop and premises | PE1 1NW | 70,606 sq ft | £407,500 |
| PRIMARK, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH | shop and premises | PE1 1NH | 58,308 sq ft | £405,000 |
| ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED, STOREYS BAR ROAD, PETERBOROUGH | car showroom, workshop and premises | PE1 5YS | 46,865 sq ft | £402,500 |
| TESCO 1, HEREWARD CROSS, PETERBOROUGH | superstore and premises | PE1 1TQ | 37,437 sq ft | £372,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →