Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE5 7AJ 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE5 7AJ — age 46, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £358k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE5 7AJ is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 0.1km from Ailsworth in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, PE5 7AJ 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00079024 (shared with 12 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 PE5 7AJ. 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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 434,166

Terraced

£ 232,500

2 sales · Mean £ 232,500

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

PE5 7AJ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.0 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.9 km
  • Stamford11.8 km
  • Whittlesea16.2 km