Dogsthorpe
Ward in Peterborough, England
| Coordinates: | 52.597, -0.226 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 20 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01733 (Peterborough) |
Dogsthorpe is a residential area just to the east of the city centre of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, lying not far from the River Nene and the city’s industrial and commercial corridors. Much of the housing dates from mid‑20th century council development, giving a mix of terraces, semi‑detached homes and later private infill, with small parks and community facilities scattered through the neighbourhood.
Historically shaped by post‑war expansion and local industry, the area has a strong community feel, with schools, shops and voluntary groups active in local life and regeneration projects aimed at improving facilities and opportunities. Its proximity to the city centre and good local transport links make it convenient for commuters, while local green spaces and community centres provide most residents with everyday social and recreational outlets.
Postcode districts covering Dogsthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 2.2 miles
- Kettering 24.4 miles
- Kettering Town 24.6 miles
- Corby 20.8 miles
- Wisbech 17.1 miles
- Spalding 13.3 miles
- Huntingdon 17.9 miles
- March 13.6 miles
- Stamford 11.7 miles
- Ely 24.6 miles
- Bourne 13.3 miles
- Market Deeping 7.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Park Ward 0.8 miles
- North Ward 1 mile
- East Ward 1.2 miles
- Paston and Walton Ward 1.4 miles
- Gunthorpe Ward 1.6 miles
- Central Ward 1.7 miles
- Eye Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ravensthorpe Ward 2 miles
- Peterborough Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bretton Parish 2.4 miles
- Fletton and Stanground Ward 2.6 miles
- Fletton and Woodston Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Dogsthorpe
PE1 3SS, PE1 4HS, PE1 4PN, PE1 4FS, PE1 4LY, PE1 4JD, PE1 4TL, PE1 3TQ, PE1 4HR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 48.9 miles
- Luton Airport 50.2 miles
- Peterborough Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Whittlesea Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Dogsthorpe Ad
- Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough 3 1.9 miles
- The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 4 1.7 miles
- Thorpe Lodge Hotel 2.2 miles
- The Pearl Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Newark Hotel Peterborough 1 mile
- Holiday Inn Peterborough West 4 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Peterborough 3 5.3 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough 4 5.2 miles
- The Bell Inn Hotel, Stilton, Cambridgeshire 4 7.8 miles
- The Haycock Manor Hotel 4 8 miles
Schools in Dogsthorpe
- Dogsthorpe Academy Primary
- Dogsthorpe Infant School Primary
- Marshfields School Special
- Newark Hill Academy Primary
- Welland Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Fengate Archaeological site 1 mile
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 1.9 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 3.6 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 10 miles
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles
- Walcot Hall Estate 12.5 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.6 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 16.6 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.7 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 16.8 miles