Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

STOCKS HILL, PE5 7AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKS HILL, PE5 7AZ.

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

266

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PE5 7AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PE5 7AZ is a safe, established residential area on Stocks Hill, 0.3km from Castor in Castor and Ailsworth. Administratively it sits within Glinton and Castor ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, PE5 7AZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00079027 (shared with 11 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 7AZ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PE5 7AZ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.8 km
  • The Chubby Castor0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.2 km
  • Stamford12.5 km
  • Whittlesea15.5 km