PE5 7AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Hill, 0.3km from Castor in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE5 7AU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £853k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00079026 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH HILL, PE5 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH HILL, PE5 7AU.
279
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£ 52,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7AU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE5 7AU combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£853k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 726,500
4 sales · Mean £ 700,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7AU has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Castor CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince of Wales Feathers0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.6 km
- The Chubby Castor0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.4 km
- Stamford12.4 km
- Whittlesea15.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57AU · Data under Open Government Licence