Primrose Close is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 3XL is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Close, Peterborough, PE1 3XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 3SQ, PE1 3XG, PE1 3SH, PE1 3XN, PE1 3SS, PE1 3SE, PE1 3SJ, PE1 3SW, PE1 3ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 3XL 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 | 58.9% | 51.3% | -7.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 41.1% | 48.7% | 7.6% | 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 | 24.9% | 35.4% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 35% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 11.2% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.1% | 25.8% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -22.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 42.9% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 14.2% | -10.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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 3XL this area, 42.3% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.4% | 42.3% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 89.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 82.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 82.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17.2% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Close was 349.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 229.8% higher than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 38th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Primrose Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-10-30 | £261,141 |
| 9 Primrose Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-11 | £265,387 |
| 9 Primrose Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-14 | £212,840 |
| 11 Primrose Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £131,995 | 2003-11-28 | £267,269 |
PE1 3XL 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 1,676 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Community 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 | 1,767 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 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,184 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 | 1,156 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 418 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 511 yd | |
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 611 yd | |
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 762 yd | |
| Honey Pot Cafe | 150 Chadburn | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips | 8 Bluebell Avenue | 103 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 762 yd | |
| Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and Chips | 123 Chadburn | 935 yd | |
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Willow Garden | 1 Scalford Drive | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 418 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | Chadburn | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Paston Ridings School PASTON RIDINGS | swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.