Park Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 2UJ is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 2UL, PE1 2XA, PE1 2QU, PE1 2QT, PE1 2UN, PE1 2UU, PE1 2UH, PE1 2QS, PE1 2UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 2UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 51.3% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 43% | 48.7% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 24% | 35.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 38.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 26% | 14.5% | -11.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 32% | 7.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 11.6% | -11.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 18.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 17% | 8.0% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 23.4% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.6% | 59.9% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 85.9% | 72.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 12.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 72.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 163.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 64th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Central and the 149th highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Park Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-02-04 | £622,678 |
| 224 Park Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2019-04-18 | £696,872 |
| 210 Park Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2016-07-06 | £458,093 |
| 224 Park Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-07-16 | £662,538 |
| 212 Park Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2005-08-26 | £578,004 |
PE1 2UJ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | - not rated | 167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary School Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Primary School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 251 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 673 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 | - not rated | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NeneGate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Cafe | Central Park, Park Crescent | 263 yd | |
| Cafe Yu | 34 Dogsthorpe Road | 378 yd | |
| Elior at The Pavilions | The Pavilions, 50 Alma Road | 529 yd | |
| CP Cafe | 165 Lincoln Road | 541 yd | |
| Sulamaniyah Restaurant Ltd | 197 Lincoln Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 490 yd | |
| The Burghley Club | 7 Burghley Road | 689 yd | |
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 743 yd | |
| Cavendish | 123 Eastfield Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Wings also t/a Crunchy Chikin and Davincci's and Chilli Hut | 106 Dogsthorpe Road | 264 yd | |
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 398 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 398 yd | |
| WOFFL | 1 Cambridge Avenue | 609 yd | |
| Temptation Taste of Portugal | 309 Lincoln Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 641 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 480 yd | |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 877 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 425 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 437.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.