Postcode report
PE2 8RQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PE2 8RQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE2 8RQ is a postcode in Fletton and Stanground, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE2 8RQ, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE2 8RQ are local prosperity and jobs, while property market signals 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 8RQ is based on Peterborough 019 Census 2021. It covers 13,717 residents, 1,354 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 16% 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 7/10.
For property prices near PE2 8RQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £251k from 168 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE2 8RQ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 8RQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE2 8RQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 8RQ
Is PE2 8RQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% 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 8RQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE2 8RQ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE2 8RQ?
LocaleIQ matched PE2 8RQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE2 8RQ?
The latest median sold price is £251k based on 168 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE2 8RQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 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.