Potters Way, Peterborough, PE1 5AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	48.3%	50%	1.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.7%	50%	-1.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PE1 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	73.8%	65.8%	-8.0%	37.9%	27.9%
Married: Opposite sex	14.1%	21.7%	7.6%	44.2%	-22.5%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.3%	10.8%	3.5%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	6.1%	-6.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47%	49%	2.0%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	41.5%	45.6%	4.1%	33.6%	12.0%
Fair health	7.6%	4.7%	-2.9%	12.7%	-8.0%
Bad health	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 5AY this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.5%	6.6%	-8.9%	18.2%	-11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.3%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	18.2%	2.7%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5%	2.6%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.4%	24%	2.6%	16.9%	7.1%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	33.9%	10.1%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	10.2%	4.1%	-6.1%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.4%	6%	5.6%	2.5%	3.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	84.3%	84.6%	0.3%	81.4%	3.2%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 55.3% 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	74.6%	55.3%	-19.3%	83.2%	-27.9%
European Union	18.2%	36.2%	18.0%	6.1%	30.1%
Africa	4.2%	4.6%	0.4%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	73.7%	55.3%	-18.4%	83.2%	-27.9%
10+ Years	1.7%	19.7%	18.0%	9.8%	9.9%
5-10 Years	6.8%	19.1%	12.3%	2.9%	16.2%
2-5 Years	9.3%	3.3%	-6.0%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	2.6%	-5.9%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	49.7%	76.7%	-27.0%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Lithuania	16.6%	0.3%	16.3%
Poland	11.3%	1.3%	10.0%
Other EU countries	11.9%	1.5%	10.4%
Central and Western Africa	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Potters Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE1 5AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Potters Way are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Potters Way, Peterborough, PE1 5AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE1 5AY

Average Price
£201,131

Semi-Detached
£205,828

Terraced
£174,229

Detached
£245,541

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Potters Way

Average Price
£209,394

Semi-Detached
£232,655

Terraced
£177,782

Detached
£246,074

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Potters WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Fengate Toll House Potters Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-12-21	£252,512
Fengate Toll House Potters Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£184,995	2017-09-22	£239,636
1 Potters Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2017-04-13	£254,448
5 Potters Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2016-07-21	£172,170
7 Potters Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2016-04-06	£148,421

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE1 5AY

Employment

PE1 5AY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	11
Retired	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	18
Administrative and support service activities	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Education	12
Information and communication	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Construction	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX	4out of 4	4,680 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB	3out of 4	415 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG	3out of 4	1,251 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS	3out of 4	1,290 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH	3out of 4	1,539 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	1,581 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,558 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ	2out of 4	1,918 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ	2out of 4	1,996 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	2,602 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY	3out of 4	3,420 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ	- not rated	2,002 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,503 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW	3out of 4	2,139 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	4,936 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	762 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ	3out of 4	1,972 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA	- not rated	2,081 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	2,130 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Regional Swimming Pool	Regional Swimming Pool, Bishops Road	284 yd
Squirrels Cafe	87 Fengate	432 yd
Phoenix Vape and Coffee Lounge	5 Wentworth Street. Peterborough	466 yd
Riders cafe	Riders Cafe, First Drove	509 yd
The Chalkboard	The Key Theatre, Embankment Road	627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club	The Old Custom House, Embankment Road	784 yd
The Met Lounge	59 Bridge Street	876 yd
Charters	Charters, Town Bridge	877 yd
The Woolpack	29 North Street	958 yd
The Sir Henry Royce also t/a Chik Box and K-Town chicken	3 Hereward Cross, Broadway	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Uni Hut	7-9 Fengate	371 yd
Me Toppings	88 Star Road	627 yd
Subway	Eye Green Service Station, Crowland Road	679 yd
Pizza Town at Down Town Peri	115 Wellington Street	707 yd
Domino's Pizza	94 Bridge Street	878 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1 Hereward Cross, Broadway		997 yd
Asda Superstore	Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz		1,011 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	279 yd
Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	530 yd
Peterborough Lido Bishops Road	swimming pool	623 yd
Peterborough & Dist Indoor Bowls Club BURTON STREET	indoor bowls	868 yd
Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	904 yd
Peterborough Rufc SECOND DROVE	grass pitches	918 yd
Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	937 yd
The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	993 yd
Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway	health and fitness suite	1,076 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PE1 5AY