Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

LYTHEMERE, PE2 5NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHEMERE, PE2 5NU.

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

413

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

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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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PE2 5NU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

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

PE2 5NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lythemere, 0.3km from Orton Malborne in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Orton Longueville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 5NU are sourced from Output Area E00079085 (shared with 16 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 PE2 5NU. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 154,000

12 sales · Mean £ 158,583

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

2 sales · Mean £ 138,500

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

Crime around PE2 5NU is moderate at 53 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Leighton Primary School

Good371 pupils0.3 km
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Braybrook Primary Academy

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.7 km
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Lime Academy Orton

Inadequate151 pupils0.7 km
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Nene Park Academy

Good1343 pupils0.8 km
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St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Good376 pupils0.8 km
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Hampton Hargate Primary School

Outstanding629 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop Herlington Centre0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dragon Fly0.3 km
  • The Ramblewood Inn0.5 km
  • Gordon Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Sky0.7 km
  • Community Cafe0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
  • Fish & More0.3 km
  • Grand City0.3 km
  • The Master Chef0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orton Hall Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough3.3 km
  • Whittlesea10.6 km
  • Stamford17.8 km