Cecil Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 3PU 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 Cecil Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 3QL, PE1 3QN, PE1 3PT, PE1 3PN, PE1 3PF, PE1 3PS, PE1 3QA, PE1 3PG, PE1 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 3PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.6% | 34.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 49.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 42.4% | 41.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 25.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 15.1% | 5.6% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 40.8% | 43.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 40.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 49% | 35.7% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 63.8% | 62% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 61.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 29% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 55% | 6.5% | 48.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Road was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Road has the 72nd lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 293rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Cecil Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-06-17 | £245,221 |
| 31 Cecil Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-17 | £350,000 |
| 20 Cecil Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-18 | £213,367 |
| 24 Cecil Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-28 | £298,950 |
| 22 Cecil Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-04-05 | £256,417 |
PE1 3PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PE1 3PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,856 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 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 1,036 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 | 1,155 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 1,356 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 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 340 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 434 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 543 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 335 Lincoln Road | 580 yd | |
| Big Mouth | 349 Lincoln Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 525 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 815 yd | |
| The Boulevard Club Ltd | Peterborough Post Office Sports And Social Club, Bourges Boulevard | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 477 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 477 yd | |
| Nafees Bakers & Sweets | Unit 1, 393-395 Lincoln Road | 568 yd | |
| Pepes piri piri | 395 Lincoln Road | 568 yd | |
| Oxfords Fish & Chips | 341b Lincoln Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 543 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Lincoln Road Playing Fields LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Fulbridge Academy KEETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 930 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 | 97.1% |
| 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.