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What's it like to live in Peterborough?

An overview of Peterborough around PE1 1EJschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

PeterboroughBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

38/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Peterborough scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

28/ 100

Lower

Schools

77/ 100

Excellent

Environment

44/ 100

Moderate

Health

3/ 100

Lower

What's around Peterborough

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding1
  • Rated Good13
  • Closest: Clare Lodge · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Boroughbury Medical Centre
  • Dentists3nearest The Priestgate Clinic
  • Pharmacies3nearest Asda Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Peterborough City Hospital

Getting around

  • Train stations3nearest Peterborough (NVR) · 590 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Food Junction Plus · 150 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Peterborough Magistrates Court Coffee Shop · 140 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club · 160 m
  • Parks & green spaces5nearest Bishops Road Gardens · 60 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest NatWest Peterborough · 310 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Peterborough in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Central
Council
Peterborough
MP
Andrew Pakes
Listed buildings within 500 m
86

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around PE1 1EJ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.