Victoria Place is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 2HB 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 Victoria Place, Peterborough, PE1 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 2HA, PE1 2BP, PE1 2HQ, PE1 2HG, PE1 2HH, PE1 2HD, PE1 2HJ, PE1 2BS, PE1 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 2HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 39.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 37.1% | 47.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 30.6% | -11.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2HB this area, 35.5% 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 35.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 19.9% | 10.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 27.6% | 5.8% | -21.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 54.2% | 56.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 54.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 29.8% | 26.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -54.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 46% 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 | 43.8% | 46% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 25.6% | 20.1% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 29% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.9% 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 | 43.3% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 33.9% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 6.7% | -6.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.6% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Portugal | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 63.2% | 6.5% | 56.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Place was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Place has the 56th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 280th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Victoria Place, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-04-02 | £152,865 |
| 2 Victoria Place, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-06-08 | £134,424 |
| 5 Victoria Place, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-03-10 | £132,610 |
| 4 Victoria Place, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-01-17 | £185,182 |
| 2 Victoria Place, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-08-05 | £189,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,440 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,408 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 | 1,670 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 690 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halim’s Grill Ltd | 175 Cromwell Road | 197 yd | |
| Steps Cafe | 94a Gladstone Street | 257 yd | |
| Madina Curry & Kebab House | 65 Gladstone Street | 265 yd | |
| Mansfield Snooker Club | 119 Lincoln Road | 381 yd | |
| CP Cafe | 165 Lincoln Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burghley Club | 7 Burghley Road | 554 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 594 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 683 yd | |
| Geneva Bar | 43 Lincoln Road | 691 yd | |
| The Ostrich Inn | 17 North Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roshni Takeaway | 200 Gladstone Street | 257 yd | |
| TOO MUCH SAUCE | 157 Cromwell Road | 272 yd | |
| McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd #594 Bourges Boulevard | Mcdonalds, Bourges Boulevard | 291 yd | |
| WOFFL | 1 Cambridge Avenue | 535 yd | |
| Lalaaz | 73 Cromwell Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 615 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Foodstores, Lime Kiln Close | 625 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 640 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 724 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 729 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,024 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 16.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.