Priestgate is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 1JL is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 1JA, PE1 1WG, PE1 1DS, PE1 1WJ, PE1 1XB, PE1 1XA, PE1 1DH, PE1 1AR, PE1 1PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 1JL is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 46.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 56% | 53.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE1 1JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 57.1% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 31.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 51% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 4.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 58.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 21.5% | 6.9% | -14.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.7% | 70.6% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 58.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 58.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 12.9% | -10.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 57.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 11.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priestgate was 7488.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2020.1% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priestgate has the highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3281.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Priestgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-12-20 | £552,082 |
| 25 Priestgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,501 | 2022-09-28 | £478,827 |
| 31A Priestgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-11 | £178,587 |
| 31B Priestgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-11 | £183,689 |
| 31C Priestgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-11 | £122,460 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,983 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 286 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1498 Spice Affair | 20 Priestgate | 31 yd | |
| Five Guys JV Ltd | 6 Church Street | 58 yd | |
| Las Iguanas Peterborough also t/a Super Nonna | 7-8 Church Street | 58 yd | |
| Glo Golf Ltd | 11 Wentworth Street | 72 yd | |
| Cote Restaurants Limited | 4 Church Street | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stoneworks | 8b Church Street | 58 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 11-13 Cowgate | 175 yd | |
| The Met Lounge | 59 Bridge Street | 185 yd | |
| Players Sport Lounge | 15-27 Cowgate | 199 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 29-31 Cowgate | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oodles Chinese | 40-42, Bridge Street | 125 yd | |
| Subway | 8 Cowgate | 149 yd | |
| Burger King | 66 - 67 Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 189 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 34 Long Causeway | 214 yd | |
| Swivels | 5 Westgate Arcade, Westgate | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 256 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 353 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | 140 Oundle Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 67 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Peterborough Lido Bishops Road | swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 596 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 15.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.