PE2 6HE is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Orton Northgate 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 6HE has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 6HE are sourced from Output Area E00187779 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE2 6HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE2 6HE.
248
34
£ 52,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 6HE 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 6HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 6HE. The average age is 33.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 6HE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Orton Wistow Primary School
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Starbucks0.7 km
- T(N)S Catering @ Coloplast0.1 km
- Alwalton Hall Ltd0.6 km
- Baxter Storey0.5 km
- Kate Cabin Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express by Holiday Inn0.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Delta by Marriott0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cuckoo0.5 km
- The Harvester0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Vivienne Fish and Chips Ltd0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- BP Service Station Kate's Cabin0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Wistow Newsagent0.9 km
- Alwalton Store and Post Office0.4 km
- Bits n Bobs That You Forgot Ltd0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough5.7 km
- Whittlesea14.0 km
- Stamford15.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE26HE · Data under Open Government Licence