Find a Equity Release Adviser in Peterborough

Equity release in Peterborough

Peterborough is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire with a rich heritage dating back to the Bronze Age. Designated a new town in the 1960s, it offers fast rail links to London King’s Cross in under 50 minutes, a diverse economy, and some of the most affordable property in the commuter belt. Homeowners in Peterborough aged 55 or over may be able to release tax-free cash from their property. A qualified adviser provides a personalised illustration.

For homeowners aged 55 and over in Peterborough, equity release can unlock tax-free cash from your property without having to move. With average property values around £240,000, Peterborough homeowners could potentially release a significant sum while continuing to live in their home.

Peterborough's Norman cathedral has towered over the western edge of the Fens for more than 800 years, but much of the city is far younger: designated a new town in 1967, it grew rapidly through planned townships and now holds around 215,000 people on the River Nene in Cambridgeshire. East Coast Main Line trains reach London King's Cross in around 50 minutes, and the A1(M) and A47 cross on the city's edge.

Planned townships define Peterborough's layout, with Bretton, Orton and Werrington each built in the 1970s and 1980s around their own centres, and Hampton, a newer township to the south, still expanding. Closer in, Victorian terraces fill Millfield and New England, while villages such as Longthorpe offer period homes. Fast trains make the city popular with London commuters, alongside a young and diverse local population.

Engineering and distribution anchor Peterborough's economy, with Perkins Engines building diesel engines in the city for decades, joined by back-office professional services and a large logistics cluster on the A1 corridor. ARU Peterborough, the city's university campus, opened in 2022, and Peterborough City Hospital employs thousands.

For older homeowners in Peterborough — from 1970s townships like Bretton and Orton to Victorian terraces in Millfield — property wealth is often the largest asset they hold. A qualified equity release adviser explains lifetime mortgages, built-in protections and the alternatives before any decision is made.

Nesto matches you with qualified equity release advisers who hold the required Equity Release Council certification. Also serving: Huntingdon, Stamford, March, Corby, Spalding.