Padholme Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 5EF is located in the East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Padholme Road, Peterborough, PE1 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 5EE, PE1 5NS, PE1 5EG, PE1 5ED, PE1 5EQ, PE1 5EW, PE1 4AU, PE1 4AS, PE1 5EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 5EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 53.3% | 47.1% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 52.9% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 5EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 39.8% | 43.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 45% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around PE1 5EF this area, 34.5% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 34.5% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 8.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 16.5% | 4.5% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 29.6% | 26.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 61.3% | 47.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 49.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 24.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 20% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 49.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 14.3% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 8.4% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 76.7% | -27.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 11.9% | 1.5% | 10.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padholme Road was 233.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Padholme Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 82nd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Padholme Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-10 | £206,703 |
| 9 Padholme Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-04-11 | £171,173 |
| 1 Padholme Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-12 | £199,380 |
| 29 Padholme Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-10-13 | £263,776 |
| 1 Padholme Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-30 | £225,731 |
PE1 5EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PE1 5EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 932 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 | 953 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 809 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 868 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 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Peterborough Limited | 81-83 Eastfield Road | 140 yd | |
| Light House Community Group CIO | East Community Complex, Padholme Road | 175 yd | |
| Caribbean Millennium Centre | Millenium Centre, Dickens Street | 330 yd | |
| Peterborough Bowls Club | Peterborough Bowling Club, 19 Burton Street | 547 yd | |
| Jenas | 35 Brook Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 123 Eastfield Road | 123 yd | |
| Angels | Angels, Brook Street | 700 yd | |
| The Burghley Club | 7 Burghley Road | 705 yd | |
| O'Neills | O'neills, Broadway | 711 yd | |
| The College Arms | 40 Broadway | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 89 Eastfield Road | 140 yd | |
| Wei Fung Chinese | 32 Vergette Street | 231 yd | |
| Wongs City | 46 Eastfield Road | 290 yd | |
| Alivels | 40 Eastfield Road | 290 yd | |
| Fish & Chips Peterborough | 2a Crawthorne Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 642 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough & Dist Indoor Bowls Club BURTON STREET | indoor bowls | 521 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 575 yd | |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Trugym Peterborough EARLHAM HOUSE EARLHAM HOUSE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.