Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PAPYRUS ROAD, PE4 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPYRUS ROAD, PE4 5BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE4 5BH combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £700k.

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

PE4 5BH is an active urban area on Papyrus Road, 1.0km from Werrington in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Werrington ward and the Peterborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE4 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00079328 (shared with 1480 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 5BH. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

Crime around PE4 5BH is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting68
Other theft9
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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William Law CofE Primary School

Good584 pupils1.0 km
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Ken Stimpson Community School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils1.1 km
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Werrington Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Welbourne Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.9 km
  • Crab & Winkle0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.2 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.4 km
  • Royal China0.9 km
  • The Banyan Tree1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wing Yip0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Discount Food Store0.8 km
  • Georgette Louis - Cambridgeshire Wellness Clinic0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough5.4 km
  • Stamford13.3 km
  • Whittlesea13.9 km