Peterborough PE26 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE26 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE26), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £308,750 on average, there are 6 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 27% 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
£308,750
Population
23,823
Recorded crime
165.8
Schools
6
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE26 is rated high. Around 31.0% of properties (2,489 of 8,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,488 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 PE26, 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 (45 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PE26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 9,901
Owned 71% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE26.
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Peterborough PE26: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE26 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE26), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £308,750 on average, there are 6 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE26?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE26 runs at 165.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE26 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE26 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE26 runs at 165.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE26?
Homes in Peterborough PE26 sell for around £308,750 on average, based on 238 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE26 is rated high. Around 31.0% of properties (2,489 of 8,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,488 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE26?
There are 6 schools in Peterborough PE26 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE26 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE26, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE26 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE26 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).