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PE7 1NJ

Peterborough Road

Whittlesey North West

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Detailed insights for PE7 1NJ

Overview

Postcode PE7 1NJ is located in an urban city, within the Whittlesey North West area of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Whittlesey area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whittlesey is £51,851 per year. The median sale price in Whittlesey North West is £270,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,500 and £332,500. The nearest station is Whittlesea, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Whittlesey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,986 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whittlesey has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Whittlesey is £51,851 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from PE7 1NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittlesey near PE7 1NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whittlesea located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
95.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.02(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-1%)
Other theft
9.85(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-9%)
Vehicle crime
5.75(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
90.44%
Other White
11
3.75%
Other
9
3.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
26.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.87%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Whittlesey North West

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £259
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £211K – £333K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Whittlesey North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittlesey North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£314,000£260
Semi-Detached22£236,500£236
Terraced10£155,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittlesey North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesey North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,000£149,995£117,500
2017£299,995£194,873£170,000
2018£280,500£200,000£145,000
2019£286,248£192,500£142,500
2020£255,000£185,000£155,000
2021£267,500£200,000£148,500
2022£346,500£229,998£170,000
2023£350,000£245,000£160,000
2024£312,500£218,500£175,000
2025£340,000£227,500£199,000
2026£319,500£243,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesey North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesey North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£160£179
2017£211£207£204
2018£221£229£213
2019£206£208£202
2020£228£214£201
2021£239£214£217
2022£260£256£234
2023£273£242£246
2024£264£239£249
2025£268£238£237
2026£247£265£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesey North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittlesey North West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE7 1NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE7 1NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202611, Peterborough Road, Peterborough, PE7 1NJDetachedFreehold£314,000
15 May 202617, Peterborough Road, Peterborough, PE7 1NJDetachedFreehold£345,000
19 Aug 20266, Barnes Way, Peterborough, PE7 1LEDetachedFreehold£325,000
11 May 202611, Barnes Way, Peterborough, PE7 1LETerracedFreehold£182,500
03 Feb 202641, Barnes Way, Peterborough, PE7 1LETerracedFreehold£153,250

Schools

In the PE7 1NJ postcode area, located within Whittlesey, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PE7 1NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPark Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE7 1NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE7 1NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisPeterborough Road, Fenland, PE7 1PAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLincolnshire Co-op14 West End, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1HRWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fenland district.

Band A£1,692
Band B£1,974
Band C£2,256
Band D£2,538
Band E£3,102
Band F£3,666
Band G£4,230
Band H£5,075

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 PE7 1NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alec George Branton

Whittlesey North West - Elected 23 Oct 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Barclay

North East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictFenlandE07000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East CambridgeshireE14001390
ParishWhittleseyE04001666
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhittleseyE02003747
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fenland 006FE01018099
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE7 1NJ

Is PE7 1NJ (Whittlesey) safe?

The area around PE7 1NJ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PE7 1NJ?

The median sale price around PE7 1NJ in Whittlesey North West is £270,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE7 1NJ?

There is 1 school close to PE7 1NJ, including Park Lane Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE7 1NJ?

PE7 1NJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE7 1NJ (Whittlesey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE7 1NJ is Steve Barclay (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alec George Branton (Conservative and Unionist Party).