Postcode sector · PE31 8

Peterborough PE31 8 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE31 8 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE31 8), homes sell for around £759,955 on average, there are 3 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Avg sold price
£759,955
from 126 sales
Population
10,541
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
40%
gigabit-ready · 88% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE31 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE31 8 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (366 of 5,375) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 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 8 (Mar 25–Dec 25, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 53
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 19%
Households: 4,983

Owned 62% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE31 8.

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Peterborough PE31 8: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE31 8 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE31 8?

Homes in Peterborough PE31 8 sell for around £759,955 on average, based on 126 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE31 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE31 8 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (366 of 5,375) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE31 8?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE31 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE31 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE31 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE31 8 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE31 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).