Eastleigh Road is in Eastfield, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 5JQ 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 Eastleigh Road, Eastfield, Peterborough, PE1 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 5NR, PE1 5JA, PE1 5JG, PE1 5JE, PE1 5NW, PE1 5NN, PE1 5JH, PE1 5JB, PE1 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 5JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 36.1% | 43.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 38.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.4% | 49.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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 5JQ this area, 38% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 38% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 15.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 52.7% | 45.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 66% | 64.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 18.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 64.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 24.2% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 3.9% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 41.9% | 6.5% | 35.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastleigh Road was 158.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eastleigh Road has the 61st highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 149th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Eastleigh Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-16 | £194,457 |
| 52 Eastleigh Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-25 | £228,799 |
| 26 Eastleigh Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-10-27 | £267,529 |
| 41 Eastleigh Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-04-30 | £159,194 |
| 4 Eastleigh Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-04-20 | £157,326 |
PE1 5JQ 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 5JQ 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,998 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 | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,017 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,730 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 | 914 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 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,279 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 | 135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Bowls Club | Peterborough Bowling Club, 19 Burton Street | 431 yd | |
| Light House Community Group CIO | East Community Complex, Padholme Road | 448 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Carr Road | 494 yd | |
| Rosey Lee Cafe | Padholme Road East | 504 yd | |
| Eurest at Perkins Engines | Perkins Engines, Frank Perkins Way | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 123 Eastfield Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | Unit 5, 160 Padholme Road | 225 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Breydon Centre 2, Padholme Road East | 414 yd | |
| Me Toppings | 88 Star Road | 632 yd | |
| Pizza Town at Down Town Peri | 115 Wellington Street | 637 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 89 Eastfield Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Peterborough & Dist Indoor Bowls Club BURTON STREET | indoor bowls | 362 yd |
| City Of Peterborough Academy REEVES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,070 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.