Living in PE2, Peterborough
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE2 in Peterborough. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of Peterborough: £237,846, up 2.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around PE2
113 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £189,000 and a range from £74,000 to £385,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 PEAKE CLOSE, PE2 9JE | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1 HUNTLY ROAD, PE2 9HU | terraced | £160,500 | 2026-05-07 |
| 6 TOLL HOUSE ROAD, PE2 7AG | detached | £385,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 9 HONEYSUCKLE COURT, PE2 9JT | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 46 NEW ROAD, PE2 9HA | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 4 PEAKE CLOSE, PE2 9JE | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
58 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Woodston Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Braybrook Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
40 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: The Peterborough School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near PE2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
212 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Peterborough's figures.
Common questions about PE2
What is the average house price in PE2?
The average sold price in City of Peterborough is £237,846 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE2?
Prices in City of Peterborough are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE2?
The median of 113 recorded sales around central PE2 in the last 2 years is £189,000, ranging from £74,000 to £385,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE2?
58 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE2, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE2?
212 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE2 at risk of flooding?
Central PE2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £189,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 212 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE2 safe?
212 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE2 or PE3, PE2 or PE1, PE2 or PE7.
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