PE2 7HY is a safe, established residential area on Edenfield, 0.5km from Orton Longueville in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Hargate and Hempsted ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, PE2 7HY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 7HY are sourced from Output Area E00079149 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDENFIELD, PE2 7HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDENFIELD, PE2 7HY.
302
44
£ 50,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 7HY 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
No single demographic signal dominates PE2 7HY — age 44, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 7HY. The average age is 43.8. 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
Detached
£ 365,000
7 sales · Mean £ 358,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 7HY has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nene Park Academy
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Leighton Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School
Braybrook Primary Academy
Lime Academy Orton
Woodston Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Fishtastic0.5 km
- One Stop Herlington Centre0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- The Iceni Meadery0.9 km
- Plumbs Newsagents0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dragon Fly0.9 km
- The Ramblewood Inn0.4 km
- Gordon Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Big Sky0.4 km
- Community Cafe0.9 km
- Orton Mere Station Cafe0.8 km
- Lawrence David Ltd0.6 km
- Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Inn0.8 km
- Fish & More0.9 km
- Grand City0.9 km
- The Master Chef0.9 km
- Noble Eater0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Orton Hall Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.7 km
- Whittlesea10.6 km
- Stamford17.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE27HY · Data under Open Government Licence