PE2 8QP is a safe, established residential area on Thurning Avenue, 0.2km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE2 8QP represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8QP are sourced from Output Area E00079236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURNING AVENUE, PE2 8QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURNING AVENUE, PE2 8QP.
410
37
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 8QP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 37, PE2 8QP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8QP. The average age is 37.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 224,666
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 201,000
1 sales · Mean £ 201,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8QP is moderate at 54 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 Academy
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Oakdale Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Heritage Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- First Stop0.4 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.7 km
- Odedra Chemist0.7 km
- Polish Deli Peterborough Ltd0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Whittle Way0.7 km
- Powerleague0.6 km
- The Woolpack0.9 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub1.0 km
- The Heron0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Captain's plaice0.3 km
- Rainbow City0.7 km
- UK Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- Gourmet Inn0.3 km
- China Fountain0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Curly's Cafe0.3 km
- Nina Newsagents0.3 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.1 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.8 km
- Whittlesea7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28QP · Data under Open Government Licence