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PE1

PETERBOROUGH

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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PE1 covers PETERBOROUGH in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £257,438
1yr change ▼ 14.3%
Crime 184% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£257,438

▼ 14.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% below national avg

Crime Rate

231.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

184% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in PE1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE1 is £257,438, which is 33% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE1 cost 10.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE1 have fallen 14.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £311,842 189
Semi-detached £222,359 487
Terraced £181,250 438
Flat £126,203 228
All types £257,438 1446

5-Year Price History

£223K £238K £252K £267K £282K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PE1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 231.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE1 has a crime rate significantly 184% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
91.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
38.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
29.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PE1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE1 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 11 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Queen's Drive Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
The Beeches Primary School Primary Good mi
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Marshfields School Other Good mi
Inspire Education Group Post-16 Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

11

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,655

Population

57

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE1 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE1 is collected by Peterborough Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

PE

PE1 — PETERBOROUGH

Area Summary

PE1 (PETERBOROUGH) offers property prices near the national average (£257,438), higher-than-average crime (184% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PE1 PETERBOROUGH

What is the average house price in PE1 PETERBOROUGH?
The average house price in PE1 (PETERBOROUGH) is £257,438, based on 1446 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.3% over the past year.
Is PE1 PETERBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in PE1 is above the national average (231.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (91.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (38.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PE1 PETERBOROUGH?
The population of PE1 (PETERBOROUGH) is approximately 223,655 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PE1?
The average broadband download speed in PE1 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PE1 PETERBOROUGH?
There are 23 schools in or near PE1. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 11 Good. None require improvement.

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