Is PE4 5BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, PE4 5BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 49 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PE4 5BQ?

The average property price in PE4 5BQ is currently around £650k.

What is the population of PE4 5BQ?

The population for the PE4 5BQ area is approximately 301 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THE PADDOCKS, PE4 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCKS, PE4 5BQ.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

workEmployment

6/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE4 5BQ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE4 5BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Paddocks, 1.0km from Werrington in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Werrington ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For serious buyers, PE4 5BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE4 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00079294 (shared with 9 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 PE4 5BQ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%

Asian / British Asian6.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 511,750

4 sales · Mean £ 530,875

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

PE4 5BQ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting68

Violence and sexual offences38

Other theft9

Anti-social behaviour8

Public order6

school Local Schools

William Law CofE Primary School

Good584 pupils0.6 km

Ken Stimpson Community School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.9 km

Welbourne Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.4 km

Werrington Primary School

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.6 km
Harmans on Site Services Ltd0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Werrington Convenience Store0.7 km
Georgette Louis - Cambridgeshire Wellness Clinic0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Crab & Winkle0.5 km
The Dragon Pub0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Peking Supreme0.7 km
Wing Yip0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Peterborough6.0 km
Stamford13.4 km
Whittlesea14.2 km