Eastern Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 4PW 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 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 4PL, PE1 4PN, PE1 4PG, PE1 4PQ, PE1 4PP, PE1 4PF, PE1 4TU, PE1 4NT, PE1 4UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 4PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 24.2% | 28.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.9% | 42.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 47.4% | 38.1% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 24% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 26.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.1% | 69.3% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 78.7% | 65.6% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 17.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 66% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 24% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 2.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastern Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 201st lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-14 | £270,550 |
| 128 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-21 | £234,751 |
| 116 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-02-12 | £305,304 |
| 82 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2019-10-07 | £232,098 |
| 98 Eastern Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-26 | £236,658 |
PE1 4PW 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Parnwell Saltersgate , Parnwell PE1 4YH | 2out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 1,240 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,404 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 | 1,118 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,975 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 | 277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfields School Cafe | Marshfields School, Eastern Close | 193 yd | |
| Ibrahimi | 63 Sycamore Avenue | 518 yd | |
| The Buttercup Cafe | 20 Scalford Drive | 575 yd | |
| Coffee Tap Cafe | 82 Central Avenue | 703 yd | |
| Blue Diamond | Unit 1 Peterborough One Retail Park, Peterborough Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under The Eagle | Parnwell Centre, Saltersgate | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Garden | 1 Scalford Drive | 640 yd | |
| Nite Bite | 92 Central Avenue | 703 yd | |
| Eastfield Fish and Chips | 2 Hill Close | 745 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab | 6a Hill Close | 745 yd | |
| Seafood Fish Bar | 200 Newark Avenue | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 2 Central Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Peterborough One Retail Park, Peterborough Road | 842 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Oxney Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfields School EASTERN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Peterborough Northern Star Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Newark Hill Academy EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Dogsthorpe Academy CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 939 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 | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.