PE7 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Old Crown Lane, 0.2km from Whittlesey in Whittlesey. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE7 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00091326 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CROWN LANE, PE7 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CROWN LANE, PE7 1BB.
390
40
£ 40,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 40, PE7 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE7 1BB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE7 1BB is moderate at 50 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 Pub0.1 km
- Quinns Bar0.2 km
- Childers0.3 km
- Come And Play0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Not Just A Cafe0.2 km
- Vesuvio0.2 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- Fontanella's Italian Restaurant0.2 km
- New Vision Fitness0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre0.2 km
- The Co Op Group0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Cooperative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chippy Sues0.3 km
- The Maltings Take-Away0.1 km
- Buffet Masters0.3 km
- China Chef0.2 km
- Feng Wah0.2 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Delph Service Station0.5 km
- Really Awesome Coffee0.8 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Muffin Oven0.2 km
- Whittlesey Local Stores0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Falcon Hotel0.4 km
- The Conifers Guest House0.1 km
- Whitmore House0.2 km
- The George JD Wetherspoon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea1.3 km
- Peterborough8.4 km
- March14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE71BB · Data under Open Government Licence