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Peterborough PE27 6 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE27 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE27 6), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £328,459 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 PE27 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE27 6 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (121 of 2,656) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 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: £64,386 (84 sales)1996: £63,740 (89 sales)1997: £63,055 (80 sales)1998: £75,527 (84 sales)1999: £85,835 (95 sales)2000: £92,376 (87 sales)2001: £109,757 (76 sales)2002: £133,591 (90 sales)2003: £145,886 (125 sales)2004: £166,356 (101 sales)2005: £183,953 (88 sales)2006: £189,586 (104 sales)2007: £207,772 (83 sales)2008: £195,364 (45 sales)2009: £174,810 (53 sales)2010: £183,822 (59 sales)2011: £200,019 (80 sales)2012: £206,344 (113 sales)2013: £236,367 (132 sales)2014: £250,561 (86 sales)2015: £254,067 (81 sales)2016: £269,493 (73 sales)2017: £313,087 (100 sales)2018: £337,626 (113 sales)2019: £321,277 (108 sales)2020: £321,964 (101 sales)2021: £368,618 (117 sales)2022: £349,991 (77 sales)2023: £358,433 (65 sales)2024: £328,459 (74 sales)2025: £346,769 (77 sales)2026: £370,322 (18 sales) 2026: £370,322 (18 sales) — part year so far £370,322 £63,055 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE27 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (18 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 19 crimesJun 24: 36 crimesJul 24: 29 crimesAug 24: 30 crimesSep 24: 18 crimesOct 24: 13 crimesNov 24: 16 crimesDec 24: 13 crimesJan 25: 15 crimesFeb 25: 27 crimesMar 25: 22 crimesApr 25: 36 crimesMay 25: 22 crimesJun 25: 28 crimesJul 25: 40 crimesAug 25: 25 crimesSep 25: 20 crimesOct 25: 18 crimesNov 25: 19 crimesDec 25: 13 crimesJan 26: 17 crimesFeb 26: 13 crimesMar 26: 27 crimesApr 26: 23 crimes Apr 26: 23 crimes 40 13 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PE27 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
35%
Households with children
24%
Households
3,964

Owned 63% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE27 6.

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Peterborough PE27 6: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE27 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE27 6), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £328,459 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE27 6?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE27 6 runs at 213.0 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE27 6 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE27 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE27 6 runs at 213.0 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE27 6?

Homes in Peterborough PE27 6 sell for around £328,459 on average, based on 74 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE27 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE27 6 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (121 of 2,656) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE27 6?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE27 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE27 6 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE27 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).