Property Data OutlookCity of Peterborough
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for City of Peterborough
Key indicators for buyers
The City of Peterborough market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 6.1%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 7.5x in 2022 to 6.7x today.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in City of Peterborough costs 6.7x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 7.5x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in City of Peterborough is £974, up 1.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average City of Peterborough price of £236,622 with a 25% deposit (£59k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £934 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£934) are £40 less than renting (£974). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £59k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
15, PENDLETON PE3 7LZ | Semi-detached | £167,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
24, DRYDEN ROAD, NEW ENGLAND PE1 3JF | Semi-detached | £240,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
56, HEDDA DRIVE, HAMPTON HARGATE PE7 8GY | Flat/Maisonette | £122,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
223, STAR ROAD PE1 5ET | Detached | £131,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
18, ITTER CRESCENT, PASTON PE4 6SW | Detached | £390,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
23, FARNSWORTH COURT | Detached | £220,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
22, PROSPERO CLOSE PE2 9JF | Terraced |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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