Cromwell Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 2HP 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 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 2HR, PE1 2JL, PE1 2JN, PE1 2JW, PE1 2HL, PE1 2JP, PE1 2JJ, PE1 2JR, PE1 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 2HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 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 | 43.2% | 45.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 38.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2HP this area, 33.7% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 33.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 21.6% | 6.7% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 22.9% | 5.8% | -17.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 46.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 30% | 29.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -51.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 46.3% | 41.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 24.7% | 28.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 22.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 27% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 45.9% | 41.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 27.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 8.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 58.8% | 6.5% | 52.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 245.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cromwell Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 78th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-02 | £198,772 |
| 291 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2008-12-17 | £225,442 |
| 323 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2005-10-10 | £247,364 |
| 295 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2004-12-17 | £225,444 |
| 301 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-11-09 | £246,062 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,649 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 | 113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 1,310 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,231 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 | 1,550 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,076 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 | 897 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Balti House | 204 Lincoln Road | 242 yd | |
| CP Cafe | 165 Lincoln Road | 258 yd | |
| HOT POINT | 204a Lincoln Road | 298 yd | |
| Sulamaniyah Restaurant Ltd | 197 Lincoln Road | 325 yd | |
| Mansfield Snooker Club | 119 Lincoln Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 376 yd | |
| The Burghley Club | 7 Burghley Road | 596 yd | |
| Geneva Bar | 43 Lincoln Road | 862 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 901 yd | |
| The Ostrich Inn | 17 North Street | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOFFL | 1 Cambridge Avenue | 306 yd | |
| Xpress Grill | 230 Lincoln Road | 409 yd | |
| TOO MUCH SAUCE | 157 Cromwell Road | 457 yd | |
| Temptation Taste of Portugal | 309 Lincoln Road | 475 yd | |
| Madina Grill (Cambs) Ltd | 297 Lincoln Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 409 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 644 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Foodstores, Lime Kiln Close | 703 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 953 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 695 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.