PE7 0NJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Markham Avenue, 0.4km from Fletton, Old in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Hargate and Hempsted ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 13.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE7 0NJ are sourced from Output Area E00187727 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKHAM AVENUE, PE7 0NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKHAM AVENUE, PE7 0NJ.
273
30
£ 50,200 /yr
66%
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
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 30, PE7 0NJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE7 0NJ. The average age is 29.8. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 206,495
6 sales · Mean £ 208,830
Semi-Detached
£ 203,995
28 sales · Mean £ 202,354
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE7 0NJ is moderate at 55 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 St Johns CofE Primary School
Stanground Academy
Southfields Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chinese Chef0.7 km
- The Coffee Hive0.8 km
- Bollywood Xpress0.8 km
- China Fountain0.7 km
- Poachers Plaice0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Queensgate Hotel1.0 km
- Aragon House Hotel0.7 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Woodston Food & Wine0.8 km
- Nigerian Community in Peterborough Foodbank0.7 km
- Odedra Chemist0.9 km
- Mandair (Costcutter)0.4 km
- The Pasta Shop0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club0.4 km
- The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub0.6 km
- Coalheavers Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Full of Beans Peterborough Ltd0.5 km
- Servest at Ikea0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough2.3 km
- Whittlesea8.7 km
- Stamford19.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE70NJ · Data under Open Government Licence