Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

WATER LANE, PE5 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, PE5 7BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE5 7BJ 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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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PE5 7BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £845k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PE5 7BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Water Lane, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00079026 (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 7BJ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 845,000

2 sales · Mean £ 845,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PE5 7BJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Vehicle crime3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Castor CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince of Wales Feathers0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Chubby Castor0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough6.0 km
  • Stamford12.9 km
  • Whittlesea15.2 km