Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THORNLEIGH DRIVE, PE2 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNLEIGH DRIVE, PE2 7AL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE2 7AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE2 7AL — age 44, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.

home £220,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE2 7AL is a safe, established residential area on Thornleigh Drive, 0.3km from Orton Longueville in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Hargate and Hempsted ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, PE2 7AL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00079149 (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 7AL. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 197,000

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

PE2 7AL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Good376 pupils0.8 km
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Nene Park Academy

Good1343 pupils0.8 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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Leighton Primary School

Good371 pupils1.0 km
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Woodston Primary School

Good549 pupils1.1 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils1.4 km
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Braybrook Primary Academy

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.4 km
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Lime Academy Orton

Inadequate151 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Selina's Tea Room0.9 km
  • Orton Mere Station Cafe0.8 km
  • Big Sky0.4 km
  • Lawrence David Ltd0.4 km
  • Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • The Ramblewood Inn0.6 km
  • Gordon Arms0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Vann's Budgens0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Aroma0.9 km
  • Dragon Inn0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Noble Eater0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Orton Hall Hotel0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Fishtastic0.3 km
  • The Iceni Meadery0.7 km
  • Botolph Bridge Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Plumbs Newsagents0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough2.5 km
  • Whittlesea10.4 km
  • Stamford17.5 km