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PE2 5GZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PE2 5GZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE2 5GZ is a postcode in Orton Waterville, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE2 5GZ, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE2 5GZ are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PE2 5GZ is based on Peterborough 021 Census 2021. It covers 9,624 residents, 3,835 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 35% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PE2 5GZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £251k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE2 5GZ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE2 5GZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE2 5GZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 HMO licences, 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PE2 5GZ
Is PE2 5GZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PE2 5GZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE2 5GZ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE2 5GZ?
LocaleIQ matched PE2 5GZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE2 5GZ?
The latest median sold price is £251k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE2 5GZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.