peterborough PE9 Postcodes

Peterborough (PE9)

The PE9 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 1294 individual postcodes.

There are 45 electoral wards in the PE9 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the South Kesteven Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in PE9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PE9 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

PE9 is a postcode district in the Peterborough area of England. It covers a mostly rural area extending to the borders of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. The major towns and villages in the area include Stamford, Uffington, Tallington, Barnack, Empingham, Stowe, Burghley, Greatford, Bainton and South Witham.

PE9 is a well-known and popular tourist spot due to its nature reserves as well as its historical sites and attractions. One of the most popular attractions is Burghley House, a grand Elizabethan country house on the outskirts of Stamford. This site is also the venue of the annual Burghley Horse Trials. Another major attraction in PE9 is Tallington Lakes, a massive leisure centre providing an abundance of outdoor activities, such as fishing, wind surfing, and sailing.

The area is also renowned for its picturesque villages and towns, which give PE9 its rural charm. Most of these villages, such as Uffington, Barnack, Empingham, and Greatford, have managed to retain their character over the years through their period architecture. Similarly, the area's churches have also been well preserved, particularly in and around Stamford.

PE9 is also home to a number of parks and reserves, which are havens for wildlife and allow residents to get back in touch with nature. Among the reserves is Rutland Water Nature Reserve, which is the largest in the United Kingdom. This reserve covers an area of more than 4,000 hectares and includes a variety of habitats, from wooded areas to marshes and reedbeds. It is also popular with hikers, birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

The area is serviced by an extensive transport network, with frequent bus routes between the larger towns and cities in the region. There is also a railway station located in Stamford which serves both Peterborough and Lincolnshire. The closest airport to PE9 is East Midlands Airport, which is about 45 minutes away by car.

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