Central Avenue is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 4JL 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 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4JJ, PE1 4JH, PE1 4JN, PE1 4NP, PE1 4JX, PE1 4LH, PE1 4NL, PE1 4PD, PE1 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 4JL, 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 | 55.6% | 52.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47.3% | 2.9% | 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 | 27.5% | 41.9% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 39.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 6.2% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 37.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 43.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 24.3% | -21.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 20.2% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 9% | 3.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 23% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.9% | 61.4% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 78.4% | 74% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 73.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.9% | 6.5% | 22.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 222.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.4% higher than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 86th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-07-03 | £169,419 |
| 16 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-06-07 | £141,134 |
| 36 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2018-02-28 | £176,663 |
| 30 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-02-19 | £170,742 |
| 14 Central Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-09-25 | £160,895 |
PE1 4JL 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 4JL 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,319 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 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 | 917 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,620 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 | 984 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 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,525 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 | 629 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,592 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 | 184 yd | |
| Ibrahimi | 63 Sycamore Avenue | 400 yd | |
| The Pantry | 330 Dogsthorpe Road | 668 yd | |
| Dogsthorpe Fire Station | Cambridgeshire County Fire And, Dogsthorpe Road | 702 yd | |
| Bluebell Inn | The Blue Bell, Welland Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 151 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 184 yd | |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips | 8 Bluebell Avenue | 840 yd | |
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 845 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 946 yd |
| Newark Hill Academy EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.