Peterborough PE1 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE1 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE1), recorded crime is 329% above the national average, homes sell for around £259,835 on average, there are 23 schools in the area (13 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 329% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£259,835
Population
64,683
Recorded crime
977.9
Schools
23
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE1 is rated high. Around 5.6% of properties (1,422 of 25,432) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 358 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in PE1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (108 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PE1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 1081/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 37%
- Households
- 23,867
Owned 46% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE1.
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Peterborough PE1: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE1 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE1), recorded crime is 329% above the national average, homes sell for around £259,835 on average, there are 23 schools in the area (13 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE1?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE1 runs at 977.9 per 1,000 properties, 329% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE1 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE1 runs at 977.9 per 1,000 properties, 329% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE1?
Homes in Peterborough PE1 sell for around £259,835 on average, based on 503 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE1 is rated high. Around 5.6% of properties (1,422 of 25,432) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 358 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE1?
There are 23 schools in Peterborough PE1 (15 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE1 any good?
Of the 13 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE1, 13 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE1 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE1 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).