PE2 6SL is a safe, established residential area on Rosyth Avenue, 0.7km from Orton Northgate 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 6SL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00079119 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSYTH AVENUE, PE2 6SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSYTH AVENUE, PE2 6SL.
397
41
£ 52,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 6SL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE2 6SL spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 6SL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Detached
£ 318,000
19 sales · Mean £ 329,736
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 6SL has low crime rates — 30 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
Ormiston Meadows Academy
St John's Church School
Orton Wistow Primary School
Winyates Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Anglia Regional Co Op Soc Ltd0.5 km
- Healthy-Halal Online0.8 km
- Muscle Finesse0.4 km
- Wilkinson0.7 km
- Bits n Bobs That You Forgot Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Smile @ QD Stores0.7 km
- T(N)S Catering @ Coloplast0.9 km
- AB Agri Restaurant0.9 km
- Bushfield Sports Centre0.6 km
- Ormiston Meadows Academy0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Jonny's Kitchen0.7 km
- Matley Take Away Food0.9 km
- BJ's Plaice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Harvester0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough5.3 km
- Whittlesea13.2 km
- Stamford16.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE26SL · Data under Open Government Licence