Peterborough PE6 area guide
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Is Peterborough PE6 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE6), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £340,397 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 71% below average
- C Schools60% 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
£340,397
Population
59,704
Recorded crime
66.2
Schools
18
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Peterborough PE6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE6 is rated high. Around 19.4% of properties (4,377 of 22,611) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,718 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 PE6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (139 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 PE6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 66/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 24,985
Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PE6.
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Peterborough PE6: frequently asked questions
Is Peterborough PE6 a good place to live?
In Peterborough (PE6), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £340,397 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE6?
Recorded crime in Peterborough PE6 runs at 66.2 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Peterborough PE6 safe?
Crime in Peterborough PE6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE6 runs at 66.2 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Peterborough PE6?
Homes in Peterborough PE6 sell for around £340,397 on average, based on 661 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Peterborough PE6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE6 is rated high. Around 19.4% of properties (4,377 of 22,611) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,718 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Peterborough PE6?
There are 18 schools in Peterborough PE6 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Peterborough PE6 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE6, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Peterborough PE6 a deprived area?
Peterborough PE6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).