PE2 8PL is a mixed residential area on Lawson Avenue, 0.3km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8PL are sourced from Output Area E00079245 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8PL.
243
46
£ 46,200 /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
PE2 8PL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8PL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 182,857
Terraced
£ 223,000
1 sales · Mean £ 223,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8PL is moderate at 68 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
Southfields Primary School
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Stanground Academy
Oakdale Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Heritage Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Applegreen1.0 km
- First Stop0.4 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.6 km
- Odedra Chemist0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Whittle Way0.7 km
- Powerleague0.8 km
- The Woolpack0.8 km
- The Heron0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Captain's plaice0.2 km
- Rainbow City0.7 km
- Subway @ Applegreen1.0 km
- UK Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- Gourmet Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Curly's Cafe0.2 km
- Nina Newsagents0.2 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.3 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.8 km
- Whittlesea7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28PL · Data under Open Government Licence