Postcode sector · PE32 1

Peterborough PE32 1 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE32 1 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE32 1), recorded crime is 96% below the national average, homes sell for around £391,833 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 2 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 96% below average
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
£391,833
from 137 sales
Population
15,659
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
9.6
per 1,000 · -96% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
5 primary · 0 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
22%
gigabit-ready · 86% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE32 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE32 1 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (173 of 6,636) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 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 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 52
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 22%
Households: 6,925

Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE32 1.

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Peterborough PE32 1: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE32 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE32 1?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE32 1 runs at 9.6 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE32 1 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE32 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE32 1 runs at 9.6 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE32 1?

Homes in Peterborough PE32 1 sell for around £391,833 on average, based on 137 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE32 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE32 1 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (173 of 6,636) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE32 1?

There are 5 schools in Peterborough PE32 1 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE32 1 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE32 1, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE32 1 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE32 1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).