PE5 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Green Farm Close, 0.4km 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 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £870k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00079027 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN FARM CLOSE, PE5 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN FARM CLOSE, PE5 7BE.
266
47
£ 52,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PE5 7BE's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £870k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7BE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 870,000
1 sales · Mean £ 870,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE5 7BE 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 Oak0.4 km
- Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Coffee House0.5 km
- The Chubby Castor0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Paper Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough6.5 km
- Stamford12.2 km
- Whittlesea15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57BE · Data under Open Government Licence