Russell Street is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 2BQ 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 Russell Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 2BE, PE1 2BD, PE1 2EA, PE1 2EG, PE1 2EQ, PE1 2ED, PE1 2BG, PE1 2EB, PE1 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 2BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 44.6% | 47% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 55.4% | 53% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 34% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 49.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2BQ this area, 38.7% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 38.7% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 23% | 5.2% | -17.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% 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 | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 46.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 33.1% | 27.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 42.2% 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 | 40.2% | 42.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 28.9% | 26.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.8% | 25.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 40.2% | 42.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 30.1% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 6.9% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 8.2% | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.3% | 37.2% | -33.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Muslim | 58% | 6.5% | 51.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Street was 150.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Street has the 64th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 158th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Russell Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2007-01-04 | £224,161 |
| 29 Russell Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2003-10-03 | £198,716 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,291 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 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,614 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,812 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 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 552 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 991 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elhoot Fish Restaurant | 62 Cromwell Road | 55 yd | |
| Madina Curry & Kebab House | 65 Gladstone Street | 193 yd | |
| Steps Cafe | 94a Gladstone Street | 217 yd | |
| Halim’s Grill Ltd | 175 Cromwell Road | 282 yd | |
| Ponto De Amigos Ltd | 34 Lincoln Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 236 yd | |
| Geneva Bar | 43 Lincoln Road | 343 yd | |
| The Ostrich Inn | 17 North Street | 386 yd | |
| Bumble Inn | 46 Westgate | 393 yd | |
| The College Arms | 40 Broadway | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalaaz | 73 Cromwell Road | 142 yd | |
| Roshni Takeaway | 200 Gladstone Street | 217 yd | |
| TOO MUCH SAUCE | 157 Cromwell Road | 237 yd | |
| Megabite | 60 Westgate | 298 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 24 Lincoln Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 311 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 539 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 644 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 818 yd | |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.