Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

BUTTERCREAM DRIVE, PE2 9SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERCREAM DRIVE, PE2 9SW.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PE2 9SW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 40% 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. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE2 9SW is a sought-after residential area on Buttercream Drive, 0.2km from Botolph Bridge in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Fletton and Woodston ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE2 9SW offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 12.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PE2 9SW are sourced from Output Area E00171270 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 9SW. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,995

25 sales · Mean £ 190,106

Terraced

£ 183,997

4 sales · Mean £ 193,998

Detached

£ 238,997

20 sales · Mean £ 245,190

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE2 9SW has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime16
Shoplifting14
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils0.3 km
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Woodston Primary School

Good549 pupils0.6 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.7 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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Nene Park Academy

Good1343 pupils1.6 km
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St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Good376 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Selina's Tea Room0.1 km
  • Big Sky0.9 km
  • Lawrence David Ltd0.4 km
  • Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd0.4 km
  • The Sanctuary Peterborough1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chinese Chef0.6 km
  • Aroma0.2 km
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • Ming Garden0.9 km
  • Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Charlies0.9 km
  • Coalheavers Arms1.0 km
  • Palmerston Arms0.9 km
  • Yard of Ale0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Vann's Budgens0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Botolph Bridge Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Mandair (Costcutter)0.9 km
  • MFG Esso Woodston0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • The Pasta Shop1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough1.7 km
  • Whittlesea9.8 km
  • Stamford17.8 km