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Peterborough PE24 5 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE24 5 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE24 5), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £183,276 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 99% below 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
£183,276
from 162 sales
Population
11,928
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
3.3
per 1,000 · -99% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
69%
gigabit-ready · 85% superfast
Flood risk
High
87.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE24 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE24 5 is rated high. Around 87.2% of properties (9,663 of 11,079) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,665 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 PE24 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 PE24 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 58
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 16%
Households: 5,504

Owned 75% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE24 5.

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Peterborough PE24 5: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE24 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE24 5?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE24 5 runs at 3.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE24 5 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE24 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE24 5 runs at 3.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE24 5?

Homes in Peterborough PE24 5 sell for around £183,276 on average, based on 162 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE24 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE24 5 is rated high. Around 87.2% of properties (9,663 of 11,079) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,665 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE24 5?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE24 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE24 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE24 5, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE24 5 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE24 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).