PE2 7DG is a safe, established residential area on St Botolph Lane, 0.5km from Orton Longueville in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Hargate and Hempsted ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE2, PE2 7DG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00079153 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BOTOLPH LANE, PE2 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BOTOLPH LANE, PE2 7DG.
327
45
£ 50,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 7DG 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
PE2 7DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 7DG. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 7DG has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Lime Academy Orton
Braybrook Primary Academy
Brewster Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Fishtastic0.4 km
- The Iceni Meadery0.9 km
- Botolph Bridge Pharmacy0.9 km
- Plumbs Newsagents0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Ramblewood Inn0.6 km
- Cross Keys0.9 km
- Gordon Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Big Sky0.6 km
- Orton Mere Station Cafe0.6 km
- Selina's Tea Room0.9 km
- Lawrence David Ltd0.5 km
- Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
- Vann's Budgens0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Aroma0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Noble Eater0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Orton Hall Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.4 km
- Whittlesea10.6 km
- Stamford17.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE27DG · Data under Open Government Licence