Postcode Analysis Fenland, East of England

BARLEY CLOSE, PE15 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CLOSE, PE15 0BJ.

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

586

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE15 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PE15 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE15 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barley Close, 0.2km from Westry in Fenland. Administratively it sits within March North ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, PE15 0BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Fenland.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE15 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187623 (shared with 11 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 PE15 0BJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

PE15 0BJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • KFC0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cobblestones0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • March2.4 km
  • Manea11.4 km
  • Whittlesea12.1 km