Crowland vs Peterborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crowland is about 7% cheaper on average. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Peterborough
£295,680
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Peterborough
104.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Peterborough
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Peterborough
470.4
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Peterborough
72.4
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Peterborough
£31,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Crowland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,379 versus £295,680 in Peterborough. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Peterborough it is a flat at £124,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Peterborough (£421,685 vs £347,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60 offences per 1,000 people, Crowland is the safer of the two – 75% lower than Peterborough's 104.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Peterborough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Crowland: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92.3% in Peterborough.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peterborough School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 65 schools (51 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 65 |
| Primary | 1 | 51 |
| Secondary | 0 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Peterborough enjoy 470.4 Mbps on average, while Crowland lags behind at 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 98.9% in Peterborough. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 92.9% in Peterborough.
Peterborough is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (470 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Peterborough is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Crowland's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,118 in Peterborough. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Peterborough.
Peterborough has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crowland has a population of 4,619 while Peterborough has 190,592. Median household income is £31,361.5 in Peterborough and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 41.6 in Peterborough. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 61% in Peterborough.
| Indicator | Crowland | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 190,592 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 29.8% |
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