PeterboroughPE8
North Northamptonshire · East Midlands
PE8 Peterborough exhibits modest fundamentals with a five-year price growth compound annual rate of 1.4%, contrasting with rental growth of 5.1%. Population expansion stands at 1.5% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 45.9 out of 100 places it at the 26th percentile nationally, indicating below-average performance relative to UK property markets. Currently in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, PE8 shows rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation. These metrics suggest investors prioritising yield over appreciation may find rental returns more attractive than property value gains, though the district's limited population growth warrants consideration against longer-term demand indicators.
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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 down 0.3 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in PE8 over the last six months.
- New external door following removal of window. Creation of external steps. Infill internal door opening to number 17.Apr 2026 · In progress
- New external door following removal of window. Creation of external steps.Apr 2026 · In progress
- Details submitted to discharge conditions 5 (Archaeological Work), 6 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment), 7 (Trees) and 8 (Traffic Management) of planning permission reference 25/01991/FUL.Feb 2026 · In progress
Peterborough (PE8) common questions
Is Peterborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Peterborough (PE8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 75% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Peterborough safe?
Peterborough has a safety score of 39/100 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 (PE8) is £248k 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 (PE8) is £1,036 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ashford (TW15), Peterborough (PE5), Peterborough (PE3), Bedford (MK44), Isleworth (TW7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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