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PE8

PETERBOROUGH

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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PE8 is the postcode district for PETERBOROUGH, located in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £456,005
1yr change ▲ 0.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£456,005

▲ 0.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

294 Mbps

Property Prices in PE8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE8 is £456,005, which is 19% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE8 cost 58.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE8 have risen 0.4% 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 £569,982 381
Semi-detached £294,810 206
Terraced £251,457 193
Flat £189,925 20
All types £456,005 843

5-Year Price History

£452K £455K £457K £460K £462K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PE8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PE8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE8 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby Primary Good mi
Nassington Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Warmington School Primary Good mi
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School Primary Good mi
Oundle School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

190,619

Population

62

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 PE8 are 294.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE8 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

PE

PE8 — PETERBOROUGH

Area Summary

PE8 (PETERBOROUGH) offers above-average property prices (£456,005, 59% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (294 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PE8 PETERBOROUGH

What is the average house price in PE8 PETERBOROUGH?
The average house price in PE8 (PETERBOROUGH) is £456,005, based on 843 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.4% over the past year.
Is PE8 PETERBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in PE8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PE8 PETERBOROUGH?
The population of PE8 (PETERBOROUGH) is approximately 190,619 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PE8?
The average broadband download speed in PE8 is 294 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PE8 PETERBOROUGH?
There are 11 schools in or near PE8. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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