Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

SWALLOWFIELD, PE4 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOWFIELD, PE4 5BN.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PE4 5BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PE4 5BN is a mixed residential area on Swallowfield, 0.4km from Werrington in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Werrington ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For families considering a move, PE4 5BN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE4 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00079304 (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 5BN. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 210,000

15 sales · Mean £ 211,333

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

5 sales · Mean £ 206,900

Terraced

£ 193,500

2 sales · Mean £ 193,500

Flat

£ 90,000

5 sales · Mean £ 91,000

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

Crime around PE4 5BN is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting117
Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order19
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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William Law CofE Primary School

Good584 pupils0.2 km
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Ken Stimpson Community School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.3 km
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Welbourne Primary Academy

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Werrington Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.7 km
  • The Ploughman0.6 km
  • Crab & Winkle0.4 km
  • The Dragon Pub1.0 km
  • Blue Bell0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.7 km
  • Cherry House Restaurant0.9 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
  • The Banyan Tree0.8 km
  • The Lounge Werrington0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Goodmans Stores0.9 km
  • Shop and Save Forecourt Ltd1.0 km
  • Werrington Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Georgette Louis - Cambridgeshire Wellness Clinic0.8 km
  • Werrington Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Salt N Vinegar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Cod0.5 km
  • New World0.8 km
  • Peking Supreme1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough5.4 km
  • Whittlesea13.5 km
  • Stamford13.9 km