Area Guide – Peterborough (PE)

Living in Peterborough (PE)

Crime levels in Peterborough (PE) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Peterborough (PE)

Is Peterborough (PE) a good place to live?

Peterborough (PE) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Peterborough (PE)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Peterborough (PE)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Above England average (117 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted)

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)	0.3 mi
Peterborough Rail Station	0.5 mi
Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway)	1.8 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 39 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
CGL ASPIRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CCS - PETERBOROUGH ICASH SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HUC IUC C&P	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WESTGATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
PETERBOROUGH SYSTEM CONTINENCE PILOT	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WELLAND	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
THORPE ROAD	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
BURGHLEY ROAD	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
OLD FLETTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PETERBOROUGH GP HUB	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
CPFT - COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HUNTLEY GROVE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CPFT - CONSULTANT DIABETES TEAM	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BOTOLPH BRIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THE GRANGE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MASTERS PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
STANGROUND SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
STANGROUND	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HMP PETERBOROUGH	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GRAHAM YOUNG PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NMP CPFT - GREATER PETERBOROUGH UNIT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CPFT SPECIALIST SERVICE PETERBOROUGH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NMP CPFT-PBORO HEALTH VISITORS	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WESTWOOD CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
PETERBOROUGH CITY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.9 mi