Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PETERBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK, PE2 6WZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK, PE2 6WZ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE2 6WZ 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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PE2 6WZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE2 6WZ is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Business Park, 0.3km from Orton Wistow 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.

PE2 6WZ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 6WZ are sourced from Output Area E00079141 (shared with 37 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 6WZ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

PE2 6WZ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting11
Public order5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Orton Wistow Primary School

Good415 pupils0.3 km
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Ormiston Meadows Academy

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Good1053 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Delta by Marriott0.8 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Orton Superstore0.7 km
  • Wistow Newsagent0.2 km
  • Bits n Bobs That You Forgot Ltd0.5 km
  • Orton Meadows Golf Course0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Granary0.9 km
  • The Harvester0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • T(N)S Catering @ Coloplast0.7 km
  • Baxter Storey0.6 km
  • Ferry Meadows Cafe0.9 km
  • AB Agri Restaurant0.6 km
  • Notcutts Garden Centre0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Matley Take Away Food0.7 km
  • Vivienne Fish and Chips Ltd0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough5.0 km
  • Whittlesea13.4 km
  • Stamford15.4 km