Maskew Avenue is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 2AQ is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 2AS, PE1 2DU, PE1 2AU, PE1 3HJ, PE1 3HA, PE1 3DW, PE1 2PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 2AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 46% | 49.9% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 54% | 50.1% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 40.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 42.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 43.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 45.2% | 38.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around PE1 2AQ this area, 39% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 39% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 17.7% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 22.2% | 4.2% | -18.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 43.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 38.5% | 35.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -46.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 45.8% | 50.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 24.2% | 27.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.6% | 18.4% | -7.2% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.8% | 50.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 23.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 4.9% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maskew Avenue was 360.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maskew Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 33rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barhale Construction Plc Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-11-15 | £870,818 |
| Barhale Construction Plc Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2017-09-04 | £1,020,944 |
PE1 2AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,064 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy’s Bourges View | 1 Bourges View Park, Maskew Avenue | 124 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 1203 Bourges Boulevard | 152 yd | |
| Zali's | 1251 Bourges Boulevard | 152 yd | |
| Temptation Coffee Shop | 1237 Bourges Boulevard | 159 yd | |
| A Tasca Peterborough | 583 Lincoln Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulevard Club Ltd | Peterborough Post Office Sports And Social Club, Bourges Boulevard | 152 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 749 Lincoln Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Curry & Grill | 1243 Bourges Boulevard | 152 yd | |
| AJ's Chicken | 1241 Bourges Boulevard | 152 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 1223 Bourges Boulevard | 154 yd | |
| Jamaican Delights Caribbean Takeaway | 639 Lincoln Road | 216 yd | |
| The New Testament Church of God | 641 Lincoln Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1a, Maskew Retail Park, Maskew Avenue | 519 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Road Playing Fields LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 356 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 650 yd |
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Fulbridge Academy KEETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.