PE7 0LJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Fletton, Old in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Hargate and Hempsted ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE7 0LJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE7 0LJ are sourced from Output Area E00187786 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE7 0LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE7 0LJ.
417
26
£ 50,200 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, PE7 0LJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE7 0LJ. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE7 0LJ has low crime rates — 46 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
Old Fletton Primary School
Woodston Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Stanground Academy
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chinese Chef0.7 km
- Bollywood Xpress0.9 km
- China Fountain1.0 km
- Poachers Plaice0.9 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Iceni Meadery1.0 km
- Woodston Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.9 km
- Mandair (Costcutter)0.6 km
- Bargain Baskets0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Full of Beans Peterborough Ltd0.3 km
- Servest at Ikea0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aragon House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.5 km
- Whittlesea8.8 km
- Stamford19.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE70LJ · Data under Open Government Licence