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Peterborough PE31 7 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE31 7 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE31 7), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £321,793 on average, there are 3 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 5/10, 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
£321,793
from 149 sales
Population
8,592
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
41.5
per 1,000 · -84% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
65%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
43.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE31 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE31 7 is rated high. Around 43.2% of properties (3,299 of 7,630) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 303 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 PE31 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 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 PE31 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 16/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 60
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 15%
Households: 4,251

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE31 7.

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Peterborough PE31 7: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE31 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE31 7?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE31 7 runs at 41.5 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE31 7 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE31 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE31 7 runs at 41.5 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE31 7?

Homes in Peterborough PE31 7 sell for around £321,793 on average, based on 149 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE31 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE31 7 is rated high. Around 43.2% of properties (3,299 of 7,630) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 303 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE31 7?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE31 7 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE31 7 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE31 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).