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Peterborough PE29 3 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE29 3 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE29 3), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £252,711 on average, there is 1 school 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.

Flood risk in Peterborough PE29 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 3 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (324 of 2,057) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 19 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: £43,764 (52 sales)1996: £45,408 (52 sales)1997: £56,326 (59 sales)1998: £58,396 (63 sales)1999: £57,101 (68 sales)2000: £61,678 (88 sales)2001: £76,566 (127 sales)2002: £93,063 (129 sales)2003: £104,925 (92 sales)2004: £130,762 (82 sales)2005: £143,623 (72 sales)2006: £162,564 (122 sales)2007: £147,798 (108 sales)2008: £176,462 (42 sales)2009: £135,986 (38 sales)2010: £155,986 (36 sales)2011: £166,057 (66 sales)2012: £129,876 (68 sales)2013: £351,335 (71 sales)2014: £189,064 (87 sales)2015: £206,074 (103 sales)2016: £182,576 (175 sales)2017: £378,857 (103 sales)2018: £258,054 (101 sales)2019: £226,938 (74 sales)2020: £220,626 (69 sales)2021: £275,754 (112 sales)2022: £232,433 (110 sales)2023: £314,220 (73 sales)2024: £252,711 (80 sales)2025: £207,437 (74 sales)2026: £208,500 (16 sales) 2026: £208,500 (16 sales) — part year so far £378,857 £43,764 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE29 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 56 crimesJun 24: 42 crimesJul 24: 53 crimesAug 24: 50 crimesSep 24: 41 crimesOct 24: 43 crimesNov 24: 31 crimesDec 24: 32 crimesJan 25: 50 crimesFeb 25: 19 crimesMar 25: 48 crimesApr 25: 39 crimesMay 25: 63 crimesJun 25: 62 crimesJul 25: 61 crimesAug 25: 43 crimesSep 25: 66 crimesOct 25: 43 crimesNov 25: 36 crimesDec 25: 44 crimesJan 26: 37 crimesFeb 26: 34 crimesMar 26: 35 crimesApr 26: 55 crimes Apr 26: 55 crimes 66 19 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PE29 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
42%
Households with children
22%
Households
3,110

Owned 46% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 37%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE29 3.

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Peterborough PE29 3: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE29 3 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE29 3), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £252,711 on average, there is 1 school 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).

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE29 3?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 3 runs at 357.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE29 3 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE29 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 3 runs at 357.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE29 3?

Homes in Peterborough PE29 3 sell for around £252,711 on average, based on 80 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE29 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 3 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (324 of 2,057) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 19 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE29 3?

There is 1 school in Peterborough PE29 3 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE29 3 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE29 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).