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.
RIVERSIDE MEAD, PE2 8JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE MEAD, PE2 8JN.
267
54
£ 42,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Old Fletton Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Southfields Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.9 km
- Queensgate Hotel0.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PE28JN · Data under Open Government Licence