PE2 8QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Stanground in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE2 8QY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8QY are sourced from Output Area E00079241 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE2 8QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE2 8QY.
302
39
£ 46,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 8QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PE2 8QY is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8QY. The average age is 39.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE2 8QY is moderate at 56 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
Stanground Academy
Oakdale Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Heritage Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Woolpack0.5 km
- The Whittle Way0.9 km
- The Heron0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gourmet Inn0.4 km
- China Fountain0.8 km
- Linfords Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Star Tandoori0.3 km
- Top Chef0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Shell Stanground0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- First Stop0.3 km
- Joey's Quality Food Store0.4 km
- Odedra Chemist0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Curly's Cafe0.4 km
- Nina Newsagents0.4 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.5 km
- The Hub at Tenter Hill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.6 km
- Whittlesea7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28QY · Data under Open Government Licence