Newark Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 4NL 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 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4NP, PE1 4ED, PE1 4EA, PE1 4EB, PE1 4LA, PE1 4EX, PE1 4JX, PE1 4JL, PE1 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 4NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE1 4NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 30.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 55.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 19.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 28.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 28.8% | 15.0% | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.4% | 45.4% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 70.7% | 69.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 7.8% | -9.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 15.9% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 69.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 24% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1.9% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 38.8% | 6.5% | 32.3% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Avenue was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newark Avenue has the 59th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 288th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-04-30 | £305,000 |
| 135 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2025-03-28 | £446,908 |
| 155 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-26 | £280,570 |
| 121 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-02-27 | £245,493 |
| 127 Newark Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-12-02 | £386,362 |
PE1 4NL 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,463 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 | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 720 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,559 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 | 791 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 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 540 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,477 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 | 331 yd | |
| Ibrahimi | 63 Sycamore Avenue | 342 yd | |
| Inspire Education Group | Peterborough Regional College, Park Crescent | 703 yd | |
| Parc's Restaurant | Peterborough Regional College, Park Crescent | 703 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Central Park, Park Crescent | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 55 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 753 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 753 yd | |
| The Tuck Shop | 308 Eastfield Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 832 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Newark Hill Academy EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,011 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 | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.