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Peterborough PE12 7 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE12 7 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE12 7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £219,287 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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.

Flood risk in Peterborough PE12 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE12 7 is rated medium. Around 92.0% of properties (4,643 of 5,049) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 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)

1995: £44,427 (137 sales)1996: £47,150 (190 sales)1997: £49,169 (233 sales)1998: £53,617 (223 sales)1999: £57,384 (298 sales)2000: £69,629 (265 sales)2001: £76,758 (291 sales)2002: £84,022 (210 sales)2003: £105,286 (228 sales)2004: £118,902 (223 sales)2005: £132,620 (193 sales)2006: £135,575 (232 sales)2007: £150,456 (219 sales)2008: £135,285 (103 sales)2009: £119,111 (102 sales)2010: £138,106 (93 sales)2011: £122,825 (120 sales)2012: £129,741 (108 sales)2013: £131,700 (140 sales)2014: £140,297 (179 sales)2015: £142,948 (185 sales)2016: £163,530 (205 sales)2017: £172,090 (168 sales)2018: £180,256 (203 sales)2019: £166,161 (214 sales)2020: £186,851 (229 sales)2021: £224,913 (310 sales)2022: £227,518 (219 sales)2023: £232,646 (157 sales)2024: £219,287 (221 sales)2025: £220,358 (227 sales)2026: £223,094 (44 sales) 2026: £223,094 (44 sales) — part year so far £232,646 £44,427 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE12 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 52 crimesJun 24: 51 crimesJul 24: 51 crimesAug 24: 44 crimesSep 24: 39 crimesOct 24: 50 crimesNov 24: 53 crimesDec 24: 49 crimesJan 25: 36 crimesFeb 25: 42 crimesMar 25: 61 crimesApr 25: 56 crimesMay 25: 77 crimesJun 25: 76 crimesJul 25: 84 crimesAug 25: 88 crimesSep 25: 63 crimesOct 25: 59 crimesNov 25: 42 crimesDec 25: 57 crimesJan 26: 62 crimesFeb 26: 47 crimesMar 26: 67 crimesApr 26: 64 crimes Apr 26: 64 crimes 88 36 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PE12 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
29%
Households with children
23%
Households
6,413

Owned 71% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE12 7.

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Peterborough PE12 7: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE12 7 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE12 7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £219,287 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE12 7?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE12 7 runs at 270.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE12 7 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE12 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE12 7 runs at 270.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE12 7?

Homes in Peterborough PE12 7 sell for around £219,287 on average, based on 221 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE12 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE12 7 is rated medium. Around 92.0% of properties (4,643 of 5,049) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE12 7?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE12 7 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE12 7 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE12 7, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE12 7 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE12 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).