PE5 7BY is a safe, established residential area on Farm View, 0.4km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00079028 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM VIEW, PE5 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM VIEW, PE5 7BY.
313
42
£ 52,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7BY 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.
Area Character
PE5 7BY is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 355,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7BY has low crime rates — 29 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 Feathers0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.4 km
- The Chubby Castor0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.6 km
- Stamford12.2 km
- Whittlesea15.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57BY · Data under Open Government Licence