PE6 Peterborough has recorded modest price appreciation at 1.9% compound annual growth over five years, trailing UK averages significantly. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 4.3% annually, indicating investor preference for income yield over asset escalation. Population expansion of 1.0% over the same period reflects subdued demographic momentum. The district's trajectory score of 44.3 places it in the 19th percentile nationally, categorizing it as average. Currently in a latent gentrification stage, PE6 shows limited signs of accelerated regeneration or structural change. For investors and buyers, fundamentals remain relatively static, with rental returns presenting a more compelling narrative than capital appreciation prospects.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
- 4373 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Peterborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.2 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
46 planning applications submitted in PE6 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 94 homes, 1 change of use, 4 demolition.
- Reserved matters submission (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and associated infrastructure for the erection of 80 dwellings with access pursuant to outline permission S24/0617Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Submission of details reserved by conditions 6 (details of the lighting) and 8 (Local Plan Policy SB1 and SD1) of planning permission S24/2110 - Erection of 11 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.Feb 2026 · Decided
- Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission S24/0835 - Erection of 3 no dwellingsMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Peterborough (PE6) common questions
Is Peterborough up and coming?
Peterborough (PE6) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 85% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Peterborough safe?
Peterborough has a safety score of 35/100 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 (PE6) 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 (PE6) is £829 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hitchin (SG5), Peterborough (PE1), Peterborough (PE4), Peterborough (PE3), Sandy (SG19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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