South Street is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 5AJ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Peterborough, PE1 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 5AL, PE1 5DR, PE1 5HU, PE1 5BU, PE1 5AP, PE1 5AW, PE1 5DS, PE1 5HX, PE1 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 5AJ is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49% | 46.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51% | 53.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 44.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 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 | 39% | 41% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around PE1 5AJ this area, 29.6% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 29.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 22% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 15% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 63.8% | 54.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 68.1% | 52.3% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 23.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 52.1% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.7% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 6.9% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 84th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 251st highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-24 | £185,791 |
| 9 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-24 | £176,012 |
| 40 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-26 | £182,824 |
| 41 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-01 | £197,655 |
| 2 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-12-09 | £162,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 593 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishtar Lounge | 64 St Johns Street | 174 yd | |
| Phoenix Vape and Coffee Lounge | 5 Wentworth Street. Peterborough | 192 yd | |
| The Hub-Stuart House | Stuart House | 246 yd | |
| Regional Swimming Pool | Regional Swimming Pool, Bishops Road | 282 yd | |
| Turkish Kitchen | 34 New Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | Angels, Brook Street | 532 yd | |
| The Sir Henry Royce also t/a Chik Box and K-Town chicken | 3 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 575 yd | |
| O'Neills | O'neills, Broadway | 612 yd | |
| The College Arms | 40 Broadway | 632 yd | |
| FortyTwo | 42 Broadway | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Town at Down Town Peri | 115 Wellington Street | 307 yd | |
| Me Toppings | 88 Star Road | 346 yd | |
| Fish & Chips Peterborough | 2a Crawthorne Road | 492 yd | |
| Golden Cod | 2a Crawthorne Road | 492 yd | |
| Wongs City | 46 Eastfield Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 575 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 788 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 951 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Peterborough Lido Bishops Road | swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Peterborough & Dist Indoor Bowls Club BURTON STREET | indoor bowls | 593 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 1,036 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.