Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7AX.

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 7AX 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE5 7AX combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£806k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 7AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Peterborough Road, 0.0km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £806k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AX 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 7AX. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 717,500

8 sales · Mean £ 992,500

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

4 sales · Mean £ 376,500

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

PE5 7AX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.0 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.8 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.2 km
  • Stamford12.6 km
  • Whittlesea15.5 km