PE5 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 0.7km 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 7BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for PE5 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00079028 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, PE5 7BU.
313
42
£ 52,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE5 7BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE5 7BU combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£2.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE5 7BU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,056,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PE5 7BU has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order 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
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Peterborough Milton Golf Club0.8 km
- The Chubby Castor0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- ElitePro Golf Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough5.5 km
- Stamford13.3 km
- Whittlesea14.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE57BU · Data under Open Government Licence