Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

HELPSTON ROAD, PE5 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELPSTON ROAD, PE5 7AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

381

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: PE5 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE5 7AE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.

home £445,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE5 7AE is a safe, established residential area on Helpston Road, 0.2km from Ailsworth in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE5, PE5 7AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, up 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00079024 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

13 sales · Mean £ 388,384

Semi-Detached

£ 328,500

2 sales · Mean £ 328,500

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

PE5 7AE has low crime rates — 30 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

P

Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.3 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.9 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.9 km
  • Stamford11.7 km
  • Whittlesea16.2 km