PeterboroughPE1
Peterborough · East of England
PE1 Peterborough displays moderate market characteristics relative to national averages, with a trajectory score of 46.1/100 placing it in the 27th percentile. Five-year price growth stands at 1.9% CAGR, substantially below the national average, whilst rental growth has outpaced price appreciation at 5.5% CAGR. Population expansion over the same period was limited at 1.0%, suggesting modest demographic expansion in this East of England district. The area exhibits early-stage gentrification indicators. For investors seeking rental yield opportunities, the rental growth trajectory warrants consideration, though the slower capital appreciation pattern reflects the district's current positioning within the broader property market.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Peterborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
Peterborough (PE1) common questions
Is Peterborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Peterborough (PE1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 45/100 (Average), in the top 76% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Peterborough safe?
Peterborough has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Peterborough?
The average property price in Peterborough (PE1) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Peterborough?
The median monthly rent in Peterborough (PE1) is £972 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Peterborough (PE4), Hitchin (SG5), Sandy (SG19), Peterborough (PE3), Peterborough (PE6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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