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Peterborough PE9 3 area guide

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Is Peterborough PE9 3 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE9 3), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £549,260 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 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 7/10, 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.

Flood risk in Peterborough PE9 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE9 3 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (23 of 4,479) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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)

1995: £81,534 (60 sales)1996: £101,125 (120 sales)1997: £109,203 (120 sales)1998: £131,365 (110 sales)1999: £138,498 (126 sales)2000: £162,064 (88 sales)2001: £195,061 (133 sales)2002: £210,431 (132 sales)2003: £223,476 (115 sales)2004: £253,495 (112 sales)2005: £308,909 (112 sales)2006: £300,948 (142 sales)2007: £337,255 (138 sales)2008: £329,661 (77 sales)2009: £301,762 (76 sales)2010: £360,576 (79 sales)2011: £321,943 (70 sales)2012: £383,841 (95 sales)2013: £347,785 (99 sales)2014: £393,014 (112 sales)2015: £351,887 (115 sales)2016: £422,541 (131 sales)2017: £469,403 (139 sales)2018: £486,404 (137 sales)2019: £445,405 (151 sales)2020: £460,757 (144 sales)2021: £521,345 (207 sales)2022: £603,147 (120 sales)2023: £589,528 (80 sales)2024: £549,260 (130 sales)2025: £573,461 (104 sales)2026: £507,000 (23 sales) 2026: £507,000 (23 sales) — part year so far £603,147 £81,534 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PE9 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 5 crimesJun 24: 5 crimesJul 24: 5 crimesAug 24: 5 crimesSep 24: 7 crimesOct 24: 8 crimesNov 24: 3 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesFeb 25: 4 crimesMar 25: 5 crimesApr 25: 5 crimesMay 25: 5 crimesJun 25: 3 crimesJul 25: 8 crimesAug 25: 6 crimesSep 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesFeb 26: 4 crimesMar 26: 6 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 8 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PE9 3 (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
50
One-person households
29%
Households with children
24%
Households
8,396

Owned 74% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PE9 3.

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Peterborough PE9 3: frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough PE9 3 a good place to live?

In Peterborough (PE9 3), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £549,260 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Peterborough PE9 3?

Recorded crime in Peterborough PE9 3 runs at 8.0 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Peterborough PE9 3 safe?

Crime in Peterborough PE9 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Peterborough PE9 3 runs at 8.0 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Peterborough PE9 3?

Homes in Peterborough PE9 3 sell for around £549,260 on average, based on 130 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Peterborough PE9 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Peterborough PE9 3 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (23 of 4,479) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Peterborough PE9 3?

There are 3 schools in Peterborough PE9 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Peterborough PE9 3 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Peterborough PE9 3, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Peterborough PE9 3 a deprived area?

Peterborough PE9 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).