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.
THISTLE DRIVE, PE2 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE DRIVE, PE2 8HY.
316
42
£ 46,200 /yr
56%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Stanground Academy
Oakdale Primary School
Heritage Park Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Woolpack0.4 km
- The Heron0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.5 km
- Whittlesea7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28HY · Data under Open Government Licence