Southlands Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 3PH 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 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 3PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 3PG, PE1 3PE, PE1 3PF, PE1 4HH, PE1 4HJ, PE1 4EG, PE1 3PD, PE1 4ER, PE1 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 3PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 36.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 39.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around PE1 3PH this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 28.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 24.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 25.7% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 23.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 65.9% | 48.2% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 68.2% | 62.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 62.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 21.5% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 9.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 1.5% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 36.8% | 6.5% | 30.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southlands Avenue was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southlands Avenue has the 85th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 249th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2022-02-07 | £852,717 |
| 6 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-09-30 | £367,958 |
| 5 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2013-03-14 | £309,797 |
| 4 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2012-09-26 | £957,904 |
| 1 Southlands Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2008-05-30 | £268,422 |
PE1 3PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,022 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,199 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 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 330 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 385 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 499 yd | |
| Elior at The Pavilions | The Pavilions, 50 Alma Road | 715 yd | |
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 318 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 483 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 483 yd | |
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Oxfords Fish & Chips | 341b Lincoln Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 499 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 1,033 yd |
| Fulbridge Academy KEETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.