Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

SOMERVILLE, PE4 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERVILLE, PE4 5BD.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /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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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PE4 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.

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

PE4 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Somerville, 1.0km from Werrington in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Werrington ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE4 5BD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE4 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00079291 (shared with 3 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 PE4 5BD. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 161,500

4 sales · Mean £ 147,500

Terraced

£ 112,750

14 sales · Mean £ 121,642

Flat

£ 56,000

5 sales · Mean £ 60,400

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

PE4 5BD has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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William Law CofE Primary School

Good584 pupils0.5 km
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Ken Stimpson Community School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.8 km
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Welbourne Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Werrington Primary School

Good410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Lounge Werrington0.8 km
  • Harmans on Site Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Cod0.9 km
  • Peking Supreme0.5 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Wing Yip0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dragon Pub0.5 km
  • Crab & Winkle0.6 km
  • The Ploughman0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Werrington Convenience Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.0 km
  • Stamford13.6 km
  • Whittlesea14.1 km