Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE2 5PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE2 5PR.

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Population

170

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, PE2 5PR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PE2 5PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Orton Malborne in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Orton Longueville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE2 5PR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 5PR are sourced from Output Area E00079088 (shared with 15 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 5PR. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around PE2 5PR is moderate at 50 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Braybrook Primary Academy

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.4 km
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Lime Academy Orton

Inadequate151 pupils0.4 km
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Leighton Primary School

Good371 pupils0.6 km
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Nene Park Academy

Good1343 pupils0.7 km
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St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Good376 pupils0.7 km
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Hampton Hargate Primary School

Outstanding629 pupils1.2 km
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Winyates Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • One Stop Herlington Centre0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Virans1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dragon Fly0.2 km
  • The Ramblewood Inn0.5 km
  • Gordon Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Sky1.0 km
  • Community Cafe0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
  • Fish & More0.2 km
  • Grand City0.1 km
  • O’Pizza and Kebabs0.9 km
  • The Master Chef0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orton Hall Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough3.5 km
  • Whittlesea11.0 km
  • Stamford17.5 km