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Peterborough PE7 8 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE7 8 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE7 8), recorded crime is 52% above the national average, homes sell for around £321,031 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£321,031
from 506 sales
Population
21,234
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
407.0
per 1,000 · +52% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
5 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE7 8

Peterborough PE7 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,650 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 (1996–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE7 8, 1996–2026. 2026 is a part year (72 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 PE7 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 135/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 23%
Households with children: 44%
Households: 7,622

Owned 61% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE7 8.

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Peterborough PE7 8: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE7 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE7 8?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE7 8 runs at 407.0 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE7 8 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE7 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE7 8 runs at 407.0 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE7 8?

Homes in Peterborough PE7 8 sell for around £321,031 on average, based on 506 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE7 8 at risk of flooding?

Peterborough PE7 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,650 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE7 8?

There are 7 schools in Peterborough PE7 8 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Peterborough PE7 8 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE7 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).