Parnwell sits just off to the east of Dogsthorpe in Peterborough, lying adjacent to the old Newark Village. Connects directly to the A15 gives Parnwell a great connection to other villages surrounding Peterborough along with a short travel into the city centre. For electoral purposes it forms part of Peterborough East Ward.

Parnwell County Primary School is located the rear of the Community Centre with the One Stop shop next to the Centre.