Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

HIGH STREET, PE2 8DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE2 8DX.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PE2 8DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PE2 8DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Fletton, Old in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Stanground South ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE2 8DX offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8DX are sourced from Output Area E00079259 (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 8DX. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around PE2 8DX is moderate at 60 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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Woodston Primary School

Good549 pupils1.1 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good583 pupils1.1 km
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Stanground Academy

Good1321 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.2 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Woolpack0.8 km
  • Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.1 km
  • Coalheavers Arms0.8 km
  • The Peacock1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Shell Stanground0.7 km
  • Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.2 km
  • First Stop0.6 km
  • Joey's Quality Food Store0.6 km
  • Odedra Chemist0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • China Fountain0.1 km
  • Linfords Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Star Tandoori0.6 km
  • Top Chef0.2 km
  • UK Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Re:leaf Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Bewiched Coffee1.0 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Origin8 Deli Cafes Limited0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Queensgate Hotel0.7 km
  • Aragon House Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough2.1 km
  • Whittlesea8.2 km
  • Stamford19.3 km