Broadway is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 1RS 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 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 1GY, PE1 2TD, PE1 2GA, PE1 2UX, PE1 1PX, PE1 2RU, PE1 2TA, PE1 1TN, PE1 1PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 1RS is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 32.6% | 45.8% | 13.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 67.4% | 54.2% | -13.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 58.7% | 59.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 30.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 47.1% | 47.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 40.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 8% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 39.4% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 18% | 5.4% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 70.1% | 59.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 23.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 24.6% | 23.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -59.3% |
| European Union | 49.2% | 39.7% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 20.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 23.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 24.6% | 24.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -59.1% |
| 10+ Years | 31.6% | 19.1% | -12.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 24.1% | 19.8% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25.5% | 76.7% | -51.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Lithuania | 13.5% | 0.3% | 13.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 1826.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 417.1% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 3rd highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 3rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1037.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 42 Broadway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-21 | £532,058 |
| Unit 2 42 Broadway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-06-01 | £835,332 |
| 40 Broadway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £3,770,000 | 2019-08-28 | £4,260,956 |
| Unit 2 42 Broadway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-08-06 | £56,511 |
| 42 Broadway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £1,530,000 | 2015-07-06 | £2,119,151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 220 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,563 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 1,701 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 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,197 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 | 493 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katana | 44 Broadway | 21 yd | |
| Berneliu Uzeiga | 10a Park Road | 71 yd | |
| Shah Jehan Restaurant | 18 Park Road | 71 yd | |
| Gurkha Durbaar | Unit 2, 42 Broadway | 101 yd | |
| My Cousins Restaurant | 24 Hereward Cross, Midgate | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Arms | 40 Broadway | 21 yd | |
| FortyTwo | 42 Broadway | 21 yd | |
| The Sir Henry Royce also t/a Chik Box and K-Town chicken | 3 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 96 yd | |
| The Ostrich Inn | 17 North Street | 181 yd | |
| Angels | Angels, Brook Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Grill Ltd also T/A ViP Fast Food | 22-24 Broadway | 21 yd | |
| Mums Sensations | 24 Park Road | 71 yd | |
| Chicken Palace | 8 Park Road | 71 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Westgate | 97 yd | |
| Domuk Pizza Takeaway | 24 Westgate | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 96 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 233 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 600 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 656 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 9 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Peterborough Lido Bishops Road | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 836 yd | |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 902 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.