Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

RIVERSIDE MEAD, PE2 8JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE MEAD, PE2 8JN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE2 8JN — age 54, 74% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

home £402,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE2 8JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Mead, 1.0km from Fletton, New in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE2, PE2 8JN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 5.2% year-on-year. 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 8JN are sourced from Output Area E00079254 (shared with 5 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 8JN. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 366,500

26 sales · Mean £ 357,594

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE2 8JN has low crime rates — 39 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils1.4 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.4 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good583 pupils1.4 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Woolpack0.3 km
  • The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.9 km
  • Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club0.9 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • Charters0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.9 km
  • Queensgate Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • The Peterborough Stadium0.8 km
  • The Chalkboard0.8 km
  • Regional Swimming Pool0.9 km
  • The Hub at Tenter Hill0.8 km
  • East0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Coffee Hive0.6 km
  • China Fountain0.7 km
  • Linfords Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Star Tandoori0.7 km
  • Top Chef0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • P & P Lodge Stores0.9 km
  • Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.7 km
  • Bargain Baskets0.8 km
  • Chinz Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Kellys Newsagent0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough1.8 km
  • Whittlesea7.9 km
  • Stamford19.3 km