PE2 5RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stagsden, 0.3km from Orton Goldhay in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Orton Longueville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE2 5RW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 5RW are sourced from Output Area E00079112 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAGSDEN, PE2 5RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAGSDEN, PE2 5RW.
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36
£ 37,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 5RW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in PE2 5RW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 5RW. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 171,000
16 sales · Mean £ 169,812
Flat
£ 106,500
1 sales · Mean £ 106,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 5RW has low crime rates — 48 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
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Winyates Primary School
St John's Church School
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Lime Academy Orton
Braybrook Primary Academy
Nene Park Academy
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Anglia Regional Co Op Soc Ltd0.5 km
- Muscle Finesse0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemist Plc0.5 km
- Orton Express0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Smile @ QD Stores0.5 km
- Bushfield Sports Centre0.4 km
- Ormiston Meadows Academy0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jonny's Kitchen0.5 km
- O’Pizza and Kebabs0.7 km
- BJ's Plaice0.5 km
- Matley Take Away Food0.7 km
- Tasty House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Windmill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough4.5 km
- Whittlesea12.3 km
- Stamford16.8 km
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