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Peterborough PE29 1 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE29 1 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE29 1), recorded crime is 29% below the national average, homes sell for around £309,477 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, 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).

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
£309,477
from 127 sales
Population
15,894
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
190.7
per 1,000 · -29% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE29 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 1 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (33 of 5,852) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 PE29 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 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 PE29 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 6,452

Owned 57% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE29 1.

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Peterborough PE29 1: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE29 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE29 1?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 1 runs at 190.7 per 1,000 properties, 29% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE29 1 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE29 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 1 runs at 190.7 per 1,000 properties, 29% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE29 1?

Homes in Peterborough PE29 1 sell for around £309,477 on average, based on 127 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE29 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 1 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (33 of 5,852) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE29 1?

There are 6 schools in Peterborough PE29 1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE29 1 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE29 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).