Postcode sector · PE12 6

Peterborough PE12 6 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE12 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE12 6), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £323,159 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 77% below average
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
£323,159
from 236 sales
Population
24,327
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
61.5
per 1,000 · -77% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
50%
gigabit-ready · 83% superfast
Flood risk
High
66.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE12 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE12 6 is rated high. Around 66.4% of properties (4,417 of 6,654) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,280 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 PE12 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (40 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 PE12 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 10,054

Owned 70% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE12 6.

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Peterborough PE12 6: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE12 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE12 6?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE12 6 runs at 61.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE12 6 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE12 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE12 6 runs at 61.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE12 6?

Homes in Peterborough PE12 6 sell for around £323,159 on average, based on 236 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE12 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE12 6 is rated high. Around 66.4% of properties (4,417 of 6,654) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,280 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE12 6?

There are 6 schools in Peterborough PE12 6 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE12 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE12 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE12 6 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE12 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).