PE3 — PETERBOROUGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PE3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE3 is £290,520, which is 24% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Property values in PE3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PE3 have fallen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£426,603	243
Semi-detached	£255,477	213
Terraced	£188,448	360
Flat	£145,662	116
All types	£290,520	964

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PE3

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

With 112.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE3 has a crime rate significantly 38% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PE3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE3 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Peterborough School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Heltwate School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Iqra Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Beeches Independent School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Highlees Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,655

Population

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 PE3 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE3 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

PE3 — PETERBOROUGH

Area Summary

PE3 (PETERBOROUGH) offers property prices near the national average (£290,520), higher-than-average crime (38% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PE2

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£303K

▼ 6.1% YoY

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▼ 7.2% YoY

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▲ 40.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PE3?

The average house price in PE3 (PETERBOROUGH) is £290,520, based on 964 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is PE3 a safe area to live?

Crime in PE3 is above the national average (112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (45.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PE3?

There are 15 schools in or near PE3. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in PE3?

Council tax in PE3 is collected by Peterborough Council. The Band D rate is £2,319 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PE3?

The average broadband download speed in PE3 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PE3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in PE3 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 223,655.