PE7 1BA is a mixed residential area on Market Street, 0.1km from Whittlesey in Whittlesey. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE7 1BA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00091327 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, PE7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, PE7 1BA.
423
48
£ 40,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 48, PE7 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE7 1BA. The average age is 48.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE7 1BA is moderate at 60 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
Park Lane Primary & Nursery School
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Alderman Jacobs School
New Road Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Whittlesey Conservative Club0.2 km
- The New Crown Pub0.3 km
- Quinns Bar0.0 km
- Childers0.2 km
- Come And Play0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Not Just A Cafe0.0 km
- Vesuvio0.2 km
- Central Cafe0.1 km
- Fontanella's Italian Restaurant0.0 km
- New Vision Fitness0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre0.3 km
- The Co Op Group0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Cooperative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chippy Sues0.5 km
- The Maltings Take-Away0.1 km
- Buffet Masters0.2 km
- China Chef0.3 km
- Feng Wah0.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Delph Service Station0.7 km
- Really Awesome Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- The Muffin Oven0.1 km
- Whittlesey Local Stores0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Falcon Hotel0.2 km
- The Conifers Guest House0.2 km
- Whitmore House0.2 km
- The George JD Wetherspoon0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea1.1 km
- Peterborough8.4 km
- March14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE71BA · Data under Open Government Licence