Postcode report
Is PE7 8JH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PE7 8JH: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE7 8JH is a postcode in Hargate and Hempsted, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE7 8JH, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE7 8JH are health and jobs, 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 PE7 8JH is based on Peterborough 023 Census 2021. It covers 12,977 residents, 1,150 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 23% 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 8/10.
For property prices near PE7 8JH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 239 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE7 8JH can compare 6 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE7 8JH 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 PE7 8JH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 58 HMO licences, 3 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 PE7 8JH
Is PE7 8JH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 34% 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 PE7 8JH?
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 PE7 8JH?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PE7 8JH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PE7 8JH?
LocaleIQ matched PE7 8JH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE7 8JH?
The latest median sold price is £280k based on 239 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE7 8JH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 58 HMO licences, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.