PeterboroughPE7
Fenland · East of England
PE7 in Peterborough shows mixed indicators for property investors. Over five years, the district recorded a 1.4% compound annual price growth, significantly below the national average, whilst rental yields demonstrated stronger performance at 5.1% CAGR. Population expansion of 1.5% over the same period suggests steady demographic demand. The trajectory score of 53.5/100 places PE7 at the 70th percentile nationally, indicating above-median long-term potential. The district currently occupies a pre-cursor gentrification stage, characterising it as relatively early in any potential urban transformation cycle. These metrics present a rental-focused investment profile rather than capital appreciation potential in the near term.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Peterborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
16 planning applications submitted in PE7 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use of garage to extra bedroom and bathroom.Feb 2026 · In progress
- Installation of illuminated, fascia and other signsJun 2026 · In progress
- Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) and Removal of Conditions 4 (Contamination - Phase 1 Desk Study), 5 (Contamination - Phase 2 and 3), 6 (Contamination - Remediation) & 7 (Contamination - Phase 4) of 23/01832/FUL.Jun 2026 · In progress
Peterborough (PE7) common questions
Is Peterborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Peterborough (PE7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Peterborough safe?
Peterborough has a safety score of 45/100 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 (PE7) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Peterborough?
The median monthly rent in Peterborough (PE7) is £1,036 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sandy (SG19), East Finchley (N2), Peterborough (PE3), Peterborough (PE1), Peterborough (PE4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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