Peterborough PE38 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE38 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE38), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £351,356 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 43% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£351,356
Population
22,751
Recorded crime
129.4
Schools
6
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE38
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE38 is rated high. Around 15.7% of properties (1,536 of 9,785) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,290 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 sold price in PE38, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (74 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PE38 (May 24–Apr 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 10,064
Owned 67% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE38.
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Peterborough PE38: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE38 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE38), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £351,356 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE38?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE38 runs at 129.4 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE38 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE38 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE38 runs at 129.4 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE38?
Homes in Peterborough PE38 sell for around £351,356 on average, based on 312 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE38 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE38 is rated high. Around 15.7% of properties (1,536 of 9,785) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,290 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE38?
There are 6 schools in Peterborough PE38 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE38 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE38, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE38 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE38 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).