PE6 7XX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fountains Place, 0.9km from Eye Green in Eye (Peterborough). Administratively it sits within Eye, Thorney and Newborough ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For families considering a move, PE6 7XX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE6 7XX are sourced from Output Area E00078983 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNTAINS PLACE, PE6 7XX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAINS PLACE, PE6 7XX.
432
42
£ 44,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE6 7XX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PE6 7XX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE6 7XX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,000
15 sales · Mean £ 169,066
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
9 sales · Mean £ 186,000
Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 338,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE6 7XX has low crime rates — 41 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
Eye CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Sharons Snack Shack0.3 km
- The Village Stores0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Eurogarages Ltd0.5 km
- Bellemonty0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Musa's0.3 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- S T Kebeb House0.6 km
- Pearl City0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Blue Boar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough5.8 km
- Whittlesea8.0 km
- March19.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE67XX · Data under Open Government Licence