Northfield Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 3QF 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 Northfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 3QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 3QE, PE1 3EB, PE1 3PR, PE1 3PP, PE1 3EA, PE1 3PS, PE1 3RA, PE1 3PT, PE1 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 3QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54% | 49.7% | -4.3% | 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 | 32.8% | 36.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 46.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 56.2% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 31% | -13.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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 3QF this area, 31.5% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 31.5% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 18.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 21.3% | 6.1% | -15.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 41.7% | 54.9% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 52.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 40.8% | 31.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 60% | 55.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 21.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 20.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 55.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 23.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 1.5% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 62.5% | 6.5% | 56.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Northfield Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-03 | £185,377 |
| 81 Northfield Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-29 | £193,540 |
| 141 Northfield Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-23 | £273,908 |
| 95 Northfield Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-22 | £172,276 |
| 139 Northfield Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-25 | £214,847 |
PE1 3QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
PE1 3QF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PE1 3QF 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 1,186 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 | 1,414 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 1,610 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,636 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 | 706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,136 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 | 290 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 385 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 456 yd | |
| Peterborough Soup Kitchen | 5 Rock Road | 522 yd | |
| Forget Me Not Cafe | 441 Lincoln Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 748 yd | |
| The Boulevard Club Ltd | Peterborough Post Office Sports And Social Club, Bourges Boulevard | 784 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 749 Lincoln Road | 935 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nafees Bakers & Sweets | Unit 1, 393-395 Lincoln Road | 638 yd | |
| Pepes piri piri | 395 Lincoln Road | 639 yd | |
| Zorba 1 | 549 Lincoln Road | 655 yd | |
| The New Golden Dragon | 551 Lincoln Road | 655 yd | |
| Papa John's | 537 Lincoln Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 456 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Fulbridge Academy KEETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 624 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Lincoln Road Playing Fields LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 981 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.