Postcode sector · PE8 6

Peterborough PE8 6 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE8 6 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE8 6), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £376,799 on average, there are 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 95% 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
£376,799
from 136 sales
Population
15,072
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
13.8
per 1,000 · -95% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
5 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
67%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
7.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Peterborough PE8 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE8 6 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (421 of 5,618) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 282 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 PE8 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 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 PE8 6 (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: 47
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 6,128

Owned 69% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE8 6.

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Peterborough PE8 6: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE8 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE8 6?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE8 6 runs at 13.8 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE8 6 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE8 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE8 6 runs at 13.8 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE8 6?

Homes in Peterborough PE8 6 sell for around £376,799 on average, based on 136 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE8 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE8 6 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (421 of 5,618) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 282 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE8 6?

There are 5 schools in Peterborough PE8 6 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE8 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE8 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE8 6 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE8 6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).