Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

CLAY LANE, PE5 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, PE5 7AT.

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

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE5 7AT 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PE5 7AT's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £665k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PE5 7AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Clay Lane, 0.4km from Castor 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00079026 (shared with 12 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 7AT. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 575,000

4 sales · Mean £ 653,125

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

PE5 7AT has low crime rates — 18 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.5 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.4 km
  • Stamford12.3 km
  • Whittlesea15.7 km