PE2 8RP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whittlesey Road, 0.6km from Stanground South in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Stanground ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE2 8RP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8RP are sourced from Output Area E00079232 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTLESEY ROAD, PE2 8RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTLESEY ROAD, PE2 8RP.
264
53
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
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 8RP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8RP. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 224,000
2 sales · Mean £ 224,000
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 8RP has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Oakdale Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Heritage Park Primary School
Stanground Academy
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nisa Local Southfield0.6 km
- Stanground News, Food and Wine1.0 km
- Morrisons (Filling Station)0.5 km
- Shell Petrol Station0.4 km
- Sue Ryder Care Shop0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Heron0.5 km
- The Apple Cart0.5 km
- The Whittle Way0.3 km
- Powerleague0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Captain's plaice0.6 km
- Fishtastic0.5 km
- Rainbow City0.3 km
- Subway @ Applegreen0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cardea Community Sports Association0.5 km
- Curly's Cafe0.6 km
- Nina Newsagents0.6 km
- Re:leaf Community Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough3.7 km
- Whittlesea6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28RP · Data under Open Government Licence