Peterborough PE32 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE32 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE32), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £386,744 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- A Safetycrime 97% below average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£386,744
Population
26,151
Recorded crime
6.7
Schools
10
Broadband
23%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE32
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE32 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (201 of 11,221) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 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 PE32, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (57 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 PE32 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 11,416
Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE32.
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Peterborough PE32: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE32 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE32), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £386,744 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE32?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE32 runs at 6.7 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE32 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE32 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE32 runs at 6.7 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE32?
Homes in Peterborough PE32 sell for around £386,744 on average, based on 230 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE32 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE32 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (201 of 11,221) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE32?
There are 10 schools in Peterborough PE32 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE32 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE32, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE32 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE32 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).