PE5 7BA is a safe, established residential area on Silvester Road, 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 7BA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00079027 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVESTER ROAD, PE5 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVESTER ROAD, PE5 7BA.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE5 7BA's 58% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7BA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
1 sales · Mean £ 208,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7BA has low crime rates — 23 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 Feathers0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.7 km
- The Chubby Castor0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.3 km
- Stamford12.4 km
- Whittlesea15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57BA · Data under Open Government Licence