PE5 7AB is a safe, established residential area on Casworth Way, 0.2km from Ailsworth in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, PE5 7AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00079024 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASWORTH WAY, PE5 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASWORTH WAY, PE5 7AB.
381
46
£ 52,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE5 7AB — age 46, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AB. The average age is 46.1. 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
Detached
£ 355,000
6 sales · Mean £ 349,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7AB has low crime rates — 27 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
Castor CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince of Wales Feathers0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.2 km
- The Chubby Castor0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.8 km
- Stamford11.9 km
- Whittlesea16.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57AB · Data under Open Government Licence