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, some parts of the area may fall within moderate flood-risk zones — street-level conditions 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 (109 vs 81 per 1,000)

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

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bishop Creighton Academy	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Bishop Creighton Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Brewster Avenue Infant School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
The Beeches Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Stanground St Johns CofE Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
The King's School (the Cathedral School)	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
The King's (The Cathedral) School	All-through	Outstanding	0.8 mi
West Town Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
West Town Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Lime Academy Abbotsmede	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Abbotsmede Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Abbotsmede Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Old Fletton Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Abbotsmede Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Woodston Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Nene Valley Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Gladstone Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Gladstone Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St John Fisher Catholic High School	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi
Queen's Drive Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Greater Peterborough UTC	Secondary	Good	1.2 mi
Deacon's School	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Thomas Deacon Academy	All-through	Not rated	1.3 mi
Inspire Education Group	16 plus	Not rated	1.3 mi
City of Peterborough Academy	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Hereward Community College	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi

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 varies across the area — some locations may fall within moderate-risk flood zones

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