Conveyancing costs in Peterborough
Stamp duty and legal fees at Peterborough's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Peterborough?
As of August 2026, the average home in Peterborough costs £231,634. A home mover paying the local average of £273,702 pays £3,685 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £203,657 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £203,657 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £273,702 | £3,685 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,268 to £6,173 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £111,710 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,533 to £2,438 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £372,087 | £8,604 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £10,187 to £11,092 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £231,634 | £13,714 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £15,177 to £15,902 |
More questions about buying in Peterborough
What is the average house price in Peterborough?
£231,634 in August 2026, 21% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Peterborough have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Peterborough?
£3,685 in all on the local average for home movers, £273,702, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £23,702 (£1,185).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Peterborough?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £203,657: the relief covers the first £300,000.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Peterborough?
Flats average £111,710 (48% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays no stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Peterborough?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £345,307 in June 2026, 50% more than existing homes at £229,739.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Peterborough?
£2,293 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Peterborough.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Peterborough?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £231,634 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Peterborough compare?
| Property type | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £231,634 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £372,087 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £240,022 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £188,759 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £111,710 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £203,657 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Fenland | £224,770 | £2,836 |
| Huntingdonshire | £306,954 | £8,564 |
| East Cambridgeshire | £340,059 | £9,256 |
| Bedford | £330,462 | £10,321 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Peterborough.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Peterborough?
How much does conveyancing cost in Peterborough?
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Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.