Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

MAIN STREET, PE5 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, PE5 7AF.

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

221

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE5 7AF 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PE5 7AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £493k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 65.3% year-on-year.

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

PE5 7AF is a safe, established residential area on Main Street, 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 7AF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k, up 65.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00079025 (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 PE5 7AF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

10 sales · Mean £ 254,350

Detached

£ 640,000

6 sales · Mean £ 626,933

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 314,125

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

PE5 7AF has low crime rates — 25 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.3 km
  • The Chubby Castor1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough7.0 km
  • Stamford11.6 km
  • Whittlesea16.3 km