Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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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 7BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE5 7BU combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£2.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PE5 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 0.7km 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 7BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.7M.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00079028 (shared with 23 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 7BU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,056,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PE5 7BU has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Peterborough Milton Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • ElitePro Golf Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough5.5 km
  • Stamford13.3 km
  • Whittlesea14.7 km