Western Avenue is in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 4HY is located in the Dogsthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4HU, PE1 4LX, PE1 4FS, PE1 4LU, PE1 3SL, PE1 4QD, PE1 4LT, PE1 3SS, PE1 3ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 4HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 54.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 37.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 17.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4HY this area, 32.9% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 32.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 19.8% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 76.6% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 86% | 64.8% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 20.4% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 65% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.1% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 10.6% | 0.3% | 10.3% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Avenue was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 264th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Western Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-17 | £170,000 |
| 54 Western Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-08 | £188,848 |
| 50 Western Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-03 | £197,205 |
| 98 Western Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,995 | 2019-08-06 | £101,715 |
| 90 Western Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2017-08-11 | £210,008 |
PE1 4HY 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,033 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 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community 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 | 1,524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 1,569 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 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 654 yd | |
| The Buttercup Cafe | 20 Scalford Drive | 684 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 701 yd | |
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips | 8 Bluebell Avenue | 340 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Willow Garden | 1 Scalford Drive | 597 yd | |
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 894 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 | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.