PE5 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Andrew Close, 0.2km from Ailsworth in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE5, PE5 7AD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00079024 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANDREW CLOSE, PE5 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDREW CLOSE, PE5 7AD.
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46
£ 52,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7AD 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE5 7AD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£512k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 411,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7AD has low crime rates — 26 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 Feathers0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.2 km
- The Chubby Castor0.8 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: PE57AD · Data under Open Government Licence