Peterborough PE16 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE16 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE16), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £259,176 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
- C Safetycrime 0% above 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
£259,176
Population
15,272
Recorded crime
227.7
Schools
3
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE16 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (615 of 6,278) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 614 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 PE16, 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 (56 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PE16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 63/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 6,592
Owned 71% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE16.
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Peterborough PE16: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE16 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE16), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £259,176 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE16?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE16 runs at 227.7 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE16 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE16 runs at 227.7 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE16?
Homes in Peterborough PE16 sell for around £259,176 on average, based on 218 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE16 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (615 of 6,278) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 614 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE16?
There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE16 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE16 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE16, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE16 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE16 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).