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Peterborough PE29 6 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE29 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE29 6), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £339,772 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 PE29 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 6 is rated high. Around 12.8% of properties (392 of 3,074) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 105 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: £81,238 (182 sales)1996: £70,984 (220 sales)1997: £78,346 (241 sales)1998: £86,741 (216 sales)1999: £97,447 (293 sales)2000: £114,308 (208 sales)2001: £125,290 (194 sales)2002: £151,706 (199 sales)2003: £166,112 (149 sales)2004: £178,365 (205 sales)2005: £196,159 (171 sales)2006: £200,089 (200 sales)2007: £215,989 (164 sales)2008: £203,672 (79 sales)2009: £172,465 (129 sales)2010: £182,164 (99 sales)2011: £178,222 (98 sales)2012: £198,095 (100 sales)2013: £200,050 (92 sales)2014: £213,457 (143 sales)2015: £254,477 (140 sales)2016: £263,330 (114 sales)2017: £300,425 (127 sales)2018: £314,947 (96 sales)2019: £282,625 (147 sales)2020: £343,109 (89 sales)2021: £400,970 (156 sales)2022: £1,498,362 (85 sales)2023: £441,603 (70 sales)2024: £339,772 (85 sales)2025: £324,270 (93 sales)2026: £355,167 (24 sales) 2026: £355,167 (24 sales) — part year so far £1,498,362 £70,984 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE29 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 33 crimesJun 24: 46 crimesJul 24: 51 crimesAug 24: 38 crimesSep 24: 47 crimesOct 24: 53 crimesNov 24: 45 crimesDec 24: 27 crimesJan 25: 43 crimesFeb 25: 54 crimesMar 25: 57 crimesApr 25: 39 crimesMay 25: 86 crimesJun 25: 64 crimesJul 25: 63 crimesAug 25: 43 crimesSep 25: 54 crimesOct 25: 45 crimesNov 25: 51 crimesDec 25: 35 crimesJan 26: 53 crimesFeb 26: 54 crimesMar 26: 59 crimesApr 26: 63 crimes Apr 26: 63 crimes 86 27 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PE29 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 50/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
29%
Households with children
33%
Households
3,738

Owned 58% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE29 6.

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Peterborough PE29 6: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE29 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE29 6), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £339,772 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 PE29 6?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 6 runs at 459.9 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE29 6 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE29 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE29 6 runs at 459.9 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE29 6?

Homes in Peterborough PE29 6 sell for around £339,772 on average, based on 85 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE29 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE29 6 is rated high. Around 12.8% of properties (392 of 3,074) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 105 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE29 6?

There are 2 schools in Peterborough PE29 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE29 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE29 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE29 6 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE29 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).