PE2 8QW is a safe, established residential area on Thurning Avenue, 0.1km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE2 8QW represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00079236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURNING AVENUE, PE2 8QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURNING AVENUE, PE2 8QW.
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37
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 8QW 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE2 8QW's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8QW. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,750
2 sales · Mean £ 182,750
Terraced
£ 162,000
3 sales · Mean £ 227,468
Detached
£ 207,500
2 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 8QW has low crime rates — 47 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
Stanground Academy
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Oakdale Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Heritage Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Applegreen0.9 km
- First Stop0.5 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.7 km
- Odedra Chemist0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Whittle Way0.6 km
- Powerleague0.6 km
- The Woolpack0.9 km
- The Heron0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Captain's plaice0.2 km
- Rainbow City0.6 km
- Subway @ Applegreen0.9 km
- UK Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- Gourmet Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Curly's Cafe0.2 km
- Nina Newsagents0.2 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.2 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.9 km
- Whittlesea7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28QW · Data under Open Government Licence