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Peterborough, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Peterborough is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 163,379. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 163,379 |
| Population Density | 1,234 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5736°, -0.2478° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Peterborough
Peterborough is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 163,379. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Peterborough vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Peterborough vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 11 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $295,020 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Housing Units | 65,352 |
Property Tax
Climate in Peterborough
Peterborough has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 132.4 sq mi (343.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5736°N, 0.2478°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Peterborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,234/sq mi |
| Total Area | 132.4 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Peterborough
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARU Peterborough | University | - | Visit → |
| Boston College Spalding | University | - | Visit → |
| Calman Colaiste | College | - | Visit → |
| City College Peterborough | University | - | , |
| City College Peterborough | College | - | , |
| City College Peterborough | College | - | , |
| Inspire Education Group | College | - | Visit → |
| John Mansfield Centre | College | - | Visit → |
| Sense College | College | - | Visit → |
| The College of West Anglia (Wisbech Campus) | College | - | Visit → |
| West Anglian Training Association (WATA) | College | - | , |
Schools in Peterborough
45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary and Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| Richard Barnes Academy (Fitzwilliam Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Brewster Avenue Infant & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Stanground Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Oakdale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nova Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Paston Ridings Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Southfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Fletton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | - | - | - | - |
| Lime Academy Orton | - | - | - | - |
| St John's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Medeshamstede Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Town Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Fulbridge Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Beeches Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heltwate@St Georges | - | - | - | - |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | - | - | - | - |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School | - | - | - | - |
| The Peterborough School | - | - | - | - |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nene Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Longthorpe Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nene Park Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Thorpe Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Highlees Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ravensthorpe Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Jack Hunt Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Newark Hill Academy | - | - | - | - |
| City of Peterborough Academy | - | - | - | - |
| NeneGate School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fulbridge Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Gladstone Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Peterborough
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 |
Museums in Peterborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall Museum | ||||
| Baldocks Mill | ||||
| Chain Bridge Forge Museum | ||||
| Delaine Bus Museum | ||||
| Gordon Boswell Romany Museum | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Norris Museum | ||||
| Old Farm Equipment | ||||
| Oundle Museum | ||||
| Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Ramsey Rural Museum | ||||
| Spalding Gentlemans Society | ||||
| The Cromwell Museum | ||||
| The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage | ||||
| Thorney Museum | ||||
| Whittlesey Museum |
Libraries in Peterborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deeping Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dogsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library and Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntingdon Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Orton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oundle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterborough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinchbeck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawtry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spalding Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stamford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanground Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cripps Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warboys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Werrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yaxley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Peterborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Market | |||||
| Car Boot Sale (seasonal) | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Red Lion Square |
Hotels in Peterborough
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Peterborough
50 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Peterborough
48 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Peterborough
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Peterborough
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Peterborough
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Peterborough
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Peterborough
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Peterborough
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Peterborough
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Peterborough
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Peterborough
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peterborough
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Peterborough
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Peterborough
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Peterborough
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Peterborough
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Peterborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Peterborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Peterborough
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Peterborough
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Avenue Post Office | |
| Dogsthorpe Post Office | |
| Eastfield Road Post Office | |
| Gladstone Street Post Office | |
| Longthorpe Post Office | |
| Maggie's Shop | |
| Old Fletton Post Office | |
| Orton Longueville Post Office | |
| Peterborough Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peterborough
57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Mar Thoma Church | |
| All Saints Parish Church | |
| Bretton Baptist Church | |
| Christ the Carpenter | |
| City Church | |
| Dogsthorpe Methodist Church | |
| Dominion Christian Connections | |
| Drolma Centre | |
| Faith Centre | |
| Faizan-e-Madina Mosque | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Grace Tabernacle | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Husaini Islamic Centre | |
| IASD | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Loveworld Church | |
| Loveworld Church a.k.a. Christ Embassy Peterborough | |
| Madina Madrassa & Spiritual Centre | |
| Masjid Al-Raheem |
Explore Near Peterborough
Quick Facts
Around Peterborough
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Peterborough
24 places within 15 km
- • Anglo Saxon Burial Ground
- • Durobrivae, Roman Town
- • Fish Stews
- • Flag Fen
- • Fotheringhay Earthwork
- + 14 more
- • Longthorpe Tower
- • Fotheringhay Castle
- • Old Windpump
- • Roman Barn
- • Wartime buildings
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Peterborough
What is the population of Peterborough?
Peterborough has a population of 163,379 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,234 people per square mile, spread across 132.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Peterborough expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,020 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Peterborough?
Peterborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Peterborough?
Peterborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 144 business establishments in the area, including 47 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Peterborough?
The median home value in Peterborough is $295,020. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.
How are the schools in Peterborough?
26.2% of adults in Peterborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Peterborough?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Peterborough is 17.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.8% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of residents have a disability.