PE2 6DP is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Orton Southgate in Peterborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Orton Waterville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in PE2 6DP has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00079119 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE2 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE2 6DP.
397
41
£ 52,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 6DP 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 6DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 6DP. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 6DP is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
St John's Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Healthy-Halal Online0.4 km
- Muscle Finesse0.9 km
- Conscious Being Ltd0.2 km
- Sweet Barrels0.7 km
- W H Smith Travel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Eurest at Virgin Media0.3 km
- Servest at BGL Group0.2 km
- Bom Dia0.7 km
- Fresh0.7 km
- Servest at BGL Group0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.2 km
- Whittlesea13.8 km
- Stamford16.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE26DP · Data under Open Government Licence