PE2 8QE is a safe, established residential area on Lawson Avenue, 0.7km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8QE are sourced from Output Area E00079249 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8QE.
266
45
£ 46,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 8QE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE2 8QE spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8QE. The average age is 44.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,666
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 8QE has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Southfields Primary School
Heritage Park Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Oakdale Primary School
Stanground Academy
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Shell Stanground0.9 km
- Nisa Local Southfield0.4 km
- Stanground News, Food and Wine0.8 km
- Morrisons (Filling Station)0.8 km
- Shell Petrol Station0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Heron0.3 km
- The Apple Cart0.9 km
- The Whittle Way0.5 km
- Powerleague1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Captain's plaice0.4 km
- Fishtastic0.8 km
- Rainbow City0.5 km
- Subway @ Applegreen0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cardea Community Sports Association0.8 km
- Curly's Cafe0.4 km
- Nina Newsagents0.4 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.8 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough3.4 km
- Whittlesea6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28QE · Data under Open Government Licence