PE2 8XP is a safe, established residential area on Penelope Grove, 0.5km from Stanground South in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Stanground South ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 11.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 8XP are sourced from Output Area E00187775 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENELOPE GROVE, PE2 8XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENELOPE GROVE, PE2 8XP.
334
26
£ 46,200 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE2 8XP spans multiple life stages — average age 26, moderate ownership and renting. £223k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 8XP. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
11 sales · Mean £ 214,818
Detached
£ 248,000
13 sales · Mean £ 262,422
Terraced
£ 208,000
15 sales · Mean £ 188,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 8XP has low crime rates — 25 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
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Heritage Park Primary School
Oakdale Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Stanground Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Apple Cart0.5 km
- The Whittle Way0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cardea Community Sports Association0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fishtastic0.4 km
- Rainbow City0.7 km
- Subway @ Applegreen0.4 km
- Chicken Corner0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Applegreen0.4 km
- Polish Deli Peterborough Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons (Filling Station)0.4 km
- Shell Petrol Station0.9 km
- Sue Ryder Care Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough4.1 km
- Whittlesea6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE28XP · Data under Open Government Licence