Postcode Analysis Fenland, East of England

ORCHARD CLOSE, PE14 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, PE14 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PE14 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 58.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE14 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 0.5km from Elm in Elm and Emneth. Administratively it sits within Elm & Christchurch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 58.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE14 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00091152 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE14 0BU. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 161,000

2 sales · Mean £ 161,000

Semi-Detached

£ 121,250

1 sales · Mean £ 121,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE14 0BU has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Elm CofE Primary School

Good204 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Elm Village Store0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • March9.9 km
  • Downham Market13.8 km
  • Watlington15.1 km