PeterboroughPE4
Peterborough · East of England
PE4 in Peterborough sits at the 28th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 46.2, indicating average performance. Over five years, the district experienced modest price growth of 1.9% CAGR while rental growth outpaced this at 5.5% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remained subdued at 1.0% over the same period. The area is in an early gentrification stage, which typically precedes more substantial demographic and economic shifts. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental yield potential rather than rapid property value escalation, appealing to different investor profiles depending on their strategy and timeline.
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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 up 1.0 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by risk.
Peterborough (PE4) common questions
Is Peterborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Peterborough (PE4) as Early. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 67% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Peterborough safe?
Peterborough has a safety score of 33/100 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 (PE4) 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 (PE4) is £972 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Peterborough (PE1), Hitchin (SG5), Peterborough (PE3), Sandy (SG19), Peterborough (PE6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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