Living in PE3, Peterborough
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE3 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 PE3
36 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £193,000 and a range from £140,000 to £385,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 MIDDLETON, PE3 9XH | terraced | £187,500 | 2026-06-15 |
| 38 DINGLEY COURT, PE3 7AN | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 11 TANSOR GARTH, PE3 7DR | terraced | £169,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 5 STANFORD WALK, PE3 9UU | detached | £295,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 20 ENFIELD GARDENS, PE3 9RP | semi-detached | £307,500 | 2026-02-26 |
| 55 SANDFORD, PE3 7LH | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-02-06 |
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
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Thorpe Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Jack Hunt Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Longthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Eyrescroft Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
34 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Iqra Academy, The Peterborough School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near PE3, 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 | 30.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
362 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE3 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Peterborough's figures.
Common questions about PE3
What is the average house price in PE3?
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 PE3?
Prices in City of Peterborough are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE3?
The median of 36 recorded sales around central PE3 in the last 2 years is £193,000, ranging from £140,000 to £385,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE3?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE3, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE3?
362 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE3 at risk of flooding?
Central PE3 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 PE3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £193,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 362 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE3 safe?
362 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE3 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? PE3 or PE1, PE3 or PE4, PE3 or PE2.
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