Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE2 6HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE2 6HE.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order7
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Orton Wistow Primary School

Good415 pupils0.9 km
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Ormiston Meadows Academy

Good186 pupils1.3 km
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Good1053 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.0 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Delta by Marriott0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cuckoo0.5 km
  • The Harvester0.0 km
fastfood

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
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Wistow Newsagent0.9 km
  • Alwalton Store and Post Office0.4 km
  • Bits n Bobs That You Forgot Ltd0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough5.7 km
  • Whittlesea14.0 km
  • Stamford15.3 km