Central Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 4JH 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 Central Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4JJ, PE1 4JL, PE1 4HW, PE1 4HP, PE1 4EP, PE1 4NP, PE1 4HA, PE1 4JN, PE1 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 4JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 42.8% | 40.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 44.1% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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% | 46.9% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 38.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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 4JH this area, 31.7% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 31.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 12% | 6.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 24.9% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 22.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.9% | 62.3% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 71.6% | 63.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 17.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 63.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 20.7% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 36.6% | 6.5% | 30.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 300th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-13 | £273,797 |
| 3 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-12-03 | £234,286 |
| 7 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,900 | 2001-03-16 | £232,971 |
| 1 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2001-03-15 | £208,079 |
| 1 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1999-09-29 | £195,867 |
PE1 4JH 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 4JH 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,043 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 | 941 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,525 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 | 1,034 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 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,507 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 | 560 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 278 yd | |
| Ibrahimi | 63 Sycamore Avenue | 509 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 564 yd | |
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 593 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 221 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 278 yd | |
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 773 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 773 yd | |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips | 8 Bluebell Avenue | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 627 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 1,092 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.