Postcode report
Is PE4 6BZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PE4 6BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE4 6BZ is a postcode in Paston and Walton, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE4 6BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE4 6BZ are jobs and property market signals, while housing 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 PE4 6BZ is based on Peterborough 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,736 residents, 2,884 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 15% 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 2/10.
For property prices near PE4 6BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £258k from 107 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE4 6BZ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 PE4 6BZ 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 PE4 6BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 HMO licences, 6 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 PE4 6BZ
Is PE4 6BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% 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 PE4 6BZ?
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 PE4 6BZ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE4 6BZ?
LocaleIQ matched PE4 6BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE4 6BZ?
The latest median sold price is £258k based on 107 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE4 6BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 HMO licences, 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.