Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THOROLDS WAY, PE5 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOROLDS WAY, PE5 7AN.

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

266

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 47, PE5 7AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.

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

PE5 7AN is a safe, established residential area on Thorolds Way, 0.3km from Ailsworth in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 19.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00079027 (shared with 11 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 7AN. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

10 sales · Mean £ 256,650

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

PE5 7AN has low crime rates — 28 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.2 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.7 km
  • Stamford12.0 km
  • Whittlesea16.0 km