Postcode insights

PE2 8XP

Penelope Grove

Stanground South

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Detailed insights for PE2 8XP

Overview

Postcode PE2 8XP is located in an urban city, within the Stanground South ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stanground area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanground is £56,210 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Stanground has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stanground has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stanground is £56,210 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PE2 8XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stanground near PE2 8XP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
5,407.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.72(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.06(-30%)
Drugs
4.34(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-41%)
Burglary
2.48(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
49.7%
Other White
85
25.76%
African
32
9.7%
Indian
9
2.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.42%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
40.17%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.68%
No qualifications
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
77.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Other social rented
8
6.35%
Owns outright
4
3.17%
Shared ownership
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Stanground South

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £300K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Stanground South area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanground South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£302,500£295
Semi-Detached40£239,750£276
Terraced25£206,000£281
Flats2£115,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanground South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanground South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£115,000£175,995£163,995
2017£224,000£95,000£185,000£159,000
2018£240,995£94,000£202,995£157,500
2019£243,498£135,995£201,995£185,000
2020£256,500£133,000£208,000£177,498
2021£260,000£123,750£210,500£172,500
2022£288,000£147,000£228,000£203,000
2023£303,000£150,000£241,163£211,500
2024£272,500£90,000£239,750£200,000
2025£300,000£132,500£240,000£197,500
2026£292,500£112,500£212,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanground South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanground South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£214£222£220
2017£225£199£218£227
2018£241£166£231£227
2019£243£228£239£241
2020£232£217£225£238
2021£247£208£241£265
2022£288£248£265£279
2023£290£269£278£307
2024£276£186£264£294
2025£295£252£266£272
2026£301£222£278£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanground South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanground South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 8XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 8XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202510, Penelope Grove, Peterborough, PE2 8XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Nov 202540, Penelope Grove, Peterborough, PE2 8XPDetachedFreehold£340,000
17 Oct 20252, Penelope Grove, Peterborough, PE2 8XPOtherFreehold£292,500
17 Oct 20252, Penelope Grove, Peterborough, PE2 8XPDetachedFreehold£292,500
17 Mar 202526, Penelope Grove, Peterborough, PE2 8XPDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the PE2 8XP postcode area, located within Stanground, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE2 8XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySaint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySaint Michael CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHeritage Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 8XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE2 8XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsBellona Drive, Peterborough, PE2 8GPWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE2 8XP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter David Reeve

Stanground South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sam Carling

North West Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West CambridgeshireE14001401
WardStanground SouthE05010823
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StangroundE02003255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 019HE01035547
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PE2 8XP

Is PE2 8XP (Stanground) safe?

The area around PE2 8XP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE2 8XP?

The median sale price around PE2 8XP in Stanground is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE2 8XP?

There are 6 schools close to PE2 8XP, including Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) (Requires improvement), Saint Michael CofE Primary School and Heritage Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE2 8XP?

PE2 8XP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE2 8XP (Stanground) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire covering PE2 8XP is Sam Carling (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter David Reeve (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.