PE5 7AZ is a safe, established residential area on Stocks 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 7AZ represents 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00079027 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOCKS HILL, PE5 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKS HILL, PE5 7AZ.
266
47
£ 52,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
PE5 7AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7AZ 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 Feathers0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.8 km
- The Chubby Castor0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.2 km
- Stamford12.5 km
- Whittlesea15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57AZ · Data under Open Government Licence