PE5 7AS is a safe, established residential area on Allotment Lane, 0.5km from Castor in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00079028 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLOTMENT LANE, PE5 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLOTMENT LANE, PE5 7AS.
313
42
£ 52,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7AS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 42, PE5 7AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £370k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7AS. The average age is 42.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Terraced
£ 223,750
2 sales · Mean £ 223,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7AS 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 Feathers0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.4 km
- The Chubby Castor0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.5 km
- Stamford12.2 km
- Whittlesea15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57AS · Data under Open Government Licence