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PE7 2FN

Sorrel Avenue

Whittlesey East & Villages

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Detailed insights for PE7 2FN

Overview

Postcode PE7 2FN is located in an urban city, within the Whittlesey East & Villages area of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Whittlesey area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 East & Villages is £240,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,750 and £301,250. The nearest station is Whittlesea, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Whittlesey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,750 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whittlesey has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE7 2FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittlesey near PE7 2FN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE7 2FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Whittlesea

N/A

Walking directions to Whittlesea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
3,092 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.11(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.84(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-1%)
Other theft
5(-9%)
Burglary
4.17(+50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
91.12%
Other White
11
3.15%
Irish
6
1.72%
Chinese
4
1.15%
Other Asian
3
0.86%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
56
22.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.72%
No qualifications
49
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
40.14%
Other social rented
34
23.94%
Owns outright
20
14.08%
Shared ownership
14
9.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.75%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Whittlesey East & Villages

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £266
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £194K – £301K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Whittlesey East & Villages area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.

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 East & Villages over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£307,500£270
Semi-Detached40£230,000£265
Terraced21£160,000£265
Flats1£135,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittlesey East & Villages

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesey East & Villages.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,500£162,995£165,000
2017£237,498£168,250£156,750
2018£237,000£175,100£170,000
2019£240,500£176,500£151,000
2020£248,750£187,000£155,000
2021£250,000£193,998£177,000
2022£290,000£234,995£172,500
2023£289,995£215,000£180,000
2024£296,000£227,498£206,250
2025£300,000£225,000£170,000
2026£310,000£230,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesey East & Villages.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesey East & Villages.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£189£194
2017£205£196£210
2018£207£204£210
2019£211£200£212
2020£221£237£239
2021£241£232£232
2022£272£271£259
2023£281£247£265
2024£277£259£237
2025£268£253£270
2026£269£272£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesey East & Villages.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittlesey East & Villages in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE7 2FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE7 2FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202619, Sorrel Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 2FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
10 Apr 202624, Sorrel Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 2FNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
03 Feb 202613, Sorrel Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 2FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
30 Jun 202517, Sorrel Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 2FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
08 Jul 202627, Daisy Drive, Peterborough, PE7 2FZDetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the PE7 2FN postcode area, located within Whittlesey, there are 2 primary and 1 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 2FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryAlderman Jacobs SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondarySir Harry Smith Community CollegeAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryNew Road Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE7 2FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE7 2FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalVictory Avenue, Fenland, PE7 1XUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miAldi290 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AEWalking directions to Aldi

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 2FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Miscandlon

Whittlesey East & Villages - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Chris Boden

Whittlesey East & Villages - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Haq Nawaz

Whittlesey East & Villages - Elected 4 May 2023

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 006BE01018072
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2015-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PE7 2FN

Is PE7 2FN (Whittlesey) safe?

The area around PE7 2FN records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 PE7 2FN?

The median sale price around PE7 2FN in Whittlesey East & Villages is £240,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE7 2FN?

There are 3 schools close to PE7 2FN, including Alderman Jacobs School (Good), Sir Harry Smith Community College (Requires improvement) and New Road Primary & Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PE7 2FN?

The closest station to PE7 2FN is Whittlesea, about 1,302 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE7 2FN?

PE7 2FN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE7 2FN (Whittlesey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE7 2FN is Steve Barclay (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Miscandlon (Conservative and Unionist Party), Chris Boden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Haq Nawaz (Conservative and Unionist Party).