PE2 — PETERBOROUGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PE2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE2 is £303,392, which is 21% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE2 cost 5.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE2 have fallen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£345,003	575
Semi-detached	£235,626	630
Terraced	£189,962	650
Flat	£130,488	220
All types	£303,392	2149

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PE2

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

With 65.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE2 has a crime rate 20% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PE2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE2 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Old Fletton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Southfields Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Oakdale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brewster Avenue Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Leighton Primary and Preschool	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

190,619

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE2 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE2 is collected by Huntingdonshire. The Band D rate is £2,192/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

PE2 — PETERBOROUGH

Area Summary

PE2 (PETERBOROUGH) offers property prices near the national average (£303,392), low crime (20% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PE1

PETERBOROUGH

£257K

▼ 14.3% YoY

PE3

PETERBOROUGH

£291K

▼ 5.0% YoY

PE4

PETERBOROUGH

£240K

▼ 7.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PE2?

The average house price in PE2 (PETERBOROUGH) is £303,392, based on 2149 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.

Is PE2 a safe area to live?

Crime in PE2 is close to the national average at 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PE2?

There are 20 schools in or near PE2. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PE2?

Council tax in PE2 is collected by Huntingdonshire. The Band D rate is £2,192 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PE2?

The average broadband download speed in PE2 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PE2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in PE2 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 190,619.