Chestnut Avenue is in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 4NT 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 Chestnut Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4NU, PE1 4PN, PE1 4NX, PE1 4PQ, PE1 4PA, PE1 4JS, PE1 4JU, PE1 4PH, PE1 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 4NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 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 | 30.2% | 38.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 34.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4NT this area, 32.8% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 32.8% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 15.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 18.9% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.1% | 55.8% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 78.6% | 72.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 13% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 72% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21.2% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 308th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-20 | £183,544 |
| 134 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-20 | £276,214 |
| 151 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-01-28 | £220,227 |
| 170 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-11-19 | £231,190 |
| 157 Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-09-06 | £211,877 |
PE1 4NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 958 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 854 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,692 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 | 551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahimi | 63 Sycamore Avenue | 260 yd | |
| Marshfields School Cafe | Marshfields School, Eastern Close | 457 yd | |
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 546 yd | |
| The Buttercup Cafe | 20 Scalford Drive | 750 yd | |
| Eastfield Off Licence | 298 Eastfield Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 546 yd | |
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 581 yd | |
| Eastfield Fish and Chips | 2 Hill Close | 678 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab | 6a Hill Close | 678 yd | |
| Willow Garden | 1 Scalford Drive | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Newark Hill Academy EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 553 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| City Of Peterborough Academy REEVES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.