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.
THORNLEIGH DRIVE, PE2 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNLEIGH DRIVE, PE2 7AL.
302
44
£ 50,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Nene Park Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
Leighton Primary School
Woodston Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
Braybrook Primary Academy
Lime Academy Orton
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.9 km
- The Ramblewood Inn0.6 km
- Gordon Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Vann's Budgens0.9 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Aroma0.9 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Noble Eater0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Orton Hall Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PE27AL · Data under Open Government Licence