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PE1 5AR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PE1 5AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE1 5AR is a postcode in East, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE1 5AR, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE1 5AR are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PE1 5AR is based on Peterborough 013 Census 2021. It covers 12,821 residents, 1,470 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PE1 5AR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £216k from 48 rolling sales, down 4.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE1 5AR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE1 5AR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE1 5AR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 94 HMO licences, 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PE1 5AR
Is PE1 5AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PE1 5AR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE1 5AR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE1 5AR?
LocaleIQ matched PE1 5AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE1 5AR?
The latest median sold price is £216k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE1 5AR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 94 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.