Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THISTLE DRIVE, PE2 8HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE DRIVE, PE2 8HY.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

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

PE2 8HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PE2 8HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thistle Drive, 0.7km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, PE2 8HY represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8HY are sourced from Output Area E00079257 (shared with 5 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 8HY. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

Crime around PE2 8HY is moderate at 55 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order11
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good583 pupils0.9 km
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Stanground Academy

Good1321 pupils1.2 km
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Oakdale Primary School

Good319 pupils1.4 km
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Heritage Park Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.4 km
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Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)

Requires Improvement415 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • First Stop0.4 km
  • Joey's Quality Food Store0.4 km
  • Odedra Chemist0.8 km
  • Safe Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Captain's plaice0.6 km
  • UK Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
  • Gourmet Inn0.6 km
  • China Fountain0.9 km
  • Linfords Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Curly's Cafe0.6 km
  • Nina Newsagents0.6 km
  • Re:leaf Community Cafe0.7 km
  • The Hub at Tenter Hill0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Woolpack0.4 km
  • The Heron0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough2.5 km
  • Whittlesea7.3 km