PE2 5UG is a sought-after residential area on Earlswood, 0.3km from Orton Waterville in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Orton Waterville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE2, PE2 5UG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 5UG are sourced from Output Area E00079121 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARLSWOOD, PE2 5UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLSWOOD, PE2 5UG.
273
45
£ 52,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 5UG 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
PE2 5UG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 5UG. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 407,500
10 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 5UG has low crime rates — 17 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 Meadows Academy
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
St John's Church School
Orton Wistow Primary School
Winyates Primary School
Lime Academy Orton
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Nene Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Anglia Regional Co Op Soc Ltd0.7 km
- Orton Superstore0.2 km
- and so beautiful... Beauty and Holistic Therapy0.2 km
- Bristows Cycle Shop0.4 km
- QD Stores0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Smile @ QD Stores0.9 km
- Ferry Meadows Cafe0.7 km
- Bushfield Sports Centre0.8 km
- Notcutts Garden Centre0.7 km
- Ormiston Meadows Academy0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jonny's Kitchen0.9 km
- Matley Take Away Food0.2 km
- Tasty House0.4 km
- BJ's Plaice0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Granary0.7 km
- The Windmill0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough4.3 km
- Whittlesea12.5 km
- Stamford16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE25UG · Data under Open Government Licence