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About

Peterborough is a city in the East of England, located in Cambridgeshire. It covers an area of approximately 343 square kilometres, with a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The city is known for its historic cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, and its role as a key transport hub, with direct rail links to London and the North. The River Nene runs through the city, providing green spaces and waterways.

The district includes several villages and towns, such as Yaxley and Whittlesey, which retain their traditional character. Peterborough has seen significant growth in recent decades, with new housing developments and business parks. The city centre features a mix of shopping areas, cultural venues, and leisure facilities. Industrial estates and logistics centres contribute to the local economy, alongside agriculture in the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Peterborough has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Peterborough is £45,143 per year. There are 93 schools in Peterborough: 65 primary (3 Outstanding and 45 Good) and 15 secondary (2 Outstanding and 10 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterborough Population
215,673
Population density
628.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128,353
59.51%
Other White
31,562
14.63%
Pakistani
16,972
7.87%
Indian
7,169
3.32%
African
6,225
2.89%
Total population: 215,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
24,624
29.13%
Owns outright
22,268
26.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
18,675
22.09%
Other social rented
10,751
12.72%
Social rents from council
5,009
5.93%
Total households: 84,533

Property prices in Peterborough

Based on 2,117 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Peterborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peterborough in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peterborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached652£350,000
Flats171£124,000
Semi-Detached711£240,000
Terraced583£190,000

10 years median price trend in Peterborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterborough.

All wards in Peterborough

Barnack

Bretton

Central

Dogsthorpe

East

Eye, Thorney and Newborough

Fletton and Stanground

Fletton and Woodston

Glinton and Castor

Gunthorpe

Hampton Vale

Hargate and Hempsted

North

Orton Longueville

Orton Waterville

Park

Paston and Walton

Ravensthorpe

Stanground South

Werrington

West

Wittering

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.