PE2 8GH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.9km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE2 8GH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8GH are sourced from Output Area E00079258 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, PE2 8GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, PE2 8GH.
303
40
£ 42,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 8GH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE2 8GH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8GH. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
18 sales · Mean £ 111,805
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8GH is moderate at 50 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
Southfields Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
Stanground Academy
Bishop Creighton Academy
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Woodston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Woolpack0.3 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.6 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Gourmet Inn0.9 km
- China Fountain0.4 km
- Linfords Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Star Tandoori0.3 km
- Top Chef0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Shell Stanground0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.6 km
- First Stop0.3 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Curly's Cafe0.9 km
- Nina Newsagents0.9 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.8 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.7 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aragon House Hotel1.0 km
- Queensgate Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.1 km
- Whittlesea7.8 km
- Stamford19.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28GH · Data under Open Government Licence