PE2 8DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Fletton, Old in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Stanground South ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE2 8DX offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8DX are sourced from Output Area E00079259 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PE2 8DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE2 8DX.
381
37
£ 42,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE2 8DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8DX. The average age is 36.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8DX is moderate at 60 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
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
Woodston Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Stanground Academy
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Woolpack0.8 km
- Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.1 km
- Coalheavers Arms0.8 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Shell Stanground0.7 km
- Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.2 km
- First Stop0.6 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.6 km
- Odedra Chemist0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Fountain0.1 km
- Linfords Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Star Tandoori0.6 km
- Top Chef0.2 km
- UK Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.8 km
- Bewiched Coffee1.0 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Origin8 Deli Cafes Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Queensgate Hotel0.7 km
- Aragon House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.1 km
- Whittlesea8.2 km
- Stamford19.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28DX · Data under Open Government Licence