Postcode Analysis Fenland, East of England

OLD CROWN LANE, PE7 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CROWN LANE, PE7 1BB.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 40, PE7 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PE7 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Old Crown Lane, 0.2km from Whittlesey in Whittlesey. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE7 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00091326 (shared with 19 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 PE7 1BB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around PE7 1BB is moderate at 50 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order19
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Park Lane Primary & Nursery School

Good459 pupils0.5 km
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Sir Harry Smith Community College

Good1121 pupils0.7 km
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Alderman Jacobs School

Good687 pupils0.8 km
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New Road Primary & Nursery School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Whittlesey Conservative Club0.2 km
  • The New Crown Pub0.1 km
  • Quinns Bar0.2 km
  • Childers0.3 km
  • Come And Play0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Not Just A Cafe0.2 km
  • Vesuvio0.2 km
  • Central Cafe0.2 km
  • Fontanella's Italian Restaurant0.2 km
  • New Vision Fitness0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre0.2 km
  • The Co Op Group0.2 km
  • Lincolnshire Cooperative0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chippy Sues0.3 km
  • The Maltings Take-Away0.1 km
  • Buffet Masters0.3 km
  • China Chef0.2 km
  • Feng Wah0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Delph Service Station0.5 km
  • Really Awesome Coffee0.8 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • The Muffin Oven0.2 km
  • Whittlesey Local Stores0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Falcon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Conifers Guest House0.1 km
  • Whitmore House0.2 km
  • The George JD Wetherspoon0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesea1.3 km
  • Peterborough8.4 km
  • March14.8 km