Eastgate sits right at the heart of Peterborough, blending a buzzing central hub with a handful of practical, family-friendly neighbourhoods around it. Central itself is where the action is, packed with restaurants, cafes, shops and all the transport links you'd need, including the railway station, bus station and cycle hire. Prices here run higher than the surrounding areas, but that's the trade-off for having everything on your doorstep. Step out into Dogsthorpe, East, North or Park, and you'll find much better value for money, with terraced homes from around £169,500 in East and flats from just £82,000 in North, while still staying within easy reach of the centre. Schools are a real strength across the whole area. Every neighbourhood offers Good-rated primaries and secondaries, with Outstanding options nearby too, including King's (The Cathedral) School in Park, making this a sound pick for families planning for the long term. Healthcare and everyday amenities are equally well covered, with GPs, pharmacies, dentists and shops within easy reach in each neighbourhood, and supermarkets just a short trip away where they're not already local. Crime has been a mixed picture historically, running above average in East and North, but 2026 figures show a clear downward trend across the board, with Dogsthorpe now sitting below both UK and regional averages. Transport habits vary depending on where you are: Central is built for walking and public transport, while Dogsthorpe, East, North and Park lean more on car use, helped by good road links including the A15. Across all of these neighbourhoods, air quality is consistently excellent, and living costs, particularly for transport and groceries, tend to sit below the national average. It all adds up to a suburb that offers something for most budgets, with strong schools, improving safety and a good balance between convenience and value.