PE2 8EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Glen, 0.7km from Fletton, Old in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Stanground South ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE2 8EH 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00079259 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GLEN, PE2 8EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GLEN, PE2 8EH.
381
37
£ 42,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE2 8EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8EH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
8 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8EH is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Stanground Academy
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Woodston Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Bishop Creighton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.4 km
- First Stop0.4 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Queensgate Hotel0.7 km
- Aragon House Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bewiched Coffee0.9 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.7 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Bun Time0.9 km
- Curryland0.9 km
- UK Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- Fletton Fish N Chips0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Woolpack0.5 km
- Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.4 km
- Coalheavers Arms0.9 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.1 km
- Whittlesea8.0 km
- Stamford19.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28EH · Data under Open Government Licence