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Peterborough PE1 4 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE1 4 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE1 4), recorded crime is 183% above the national average, homes sell for around £225,927 on average, there are 8 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£225,927
from 148 sales
Population
37,246
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
755.8
per 1,000 · +183% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
98%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
1.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE1 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE1 4 is rated medium. Around 1.3% of properties (87 of 6,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 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 average (mean) sold price in PE1 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in PE1 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 158/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 36%
Households: 14,095

Owned 48% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE1 4.

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Peterborough PE1 4: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE1 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE1 4?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE1 4 runs at 755.8 per 1,000 properties, 183% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE1 4 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE1 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE1 4 runs at 755.8 per 1,000 properties, 183% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE1 4?

Homes in Peterborough PE1 4 sell for around £225,927 on average, based on 148 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE1 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE1 4 is rated medium. Around 1.3% of properties (87 of 6,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE1 4?

There are 8 schools in Peterborough PE1 4 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE1 4 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE1 4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).