Reeves Way is in Eastfield, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 5LR 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 Reeves Way, Eastfield, Peterborough, PE1 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 5LU, PE1 5LS, PE1 5LX, PE1 5LP, PE1 5LT, PE1 5LY, PE1 5LH, PE1 4LB, PE1 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE1 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 34.2% | 43.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 42% | 50.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 26.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 19.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69.5% | 49.2% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -32.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 75.8% | 64.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 19% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 64.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 21.4% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reeves Way was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reeves Way has the 75th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 202nd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Reeves Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-06 | £252,401 |
| 128 Reeves Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-25 | £225,836 |
| 125 Reeves Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-11-29 | £161,352 |
| 113 Reeves Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-11-27 | £256,814 |
| 109 Reeves Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-03-29 | £234,890 |
The percentage of student residents living in PE1 5LR 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 | 98 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Parnwell Saltersgate , Parnwell PE1 4YH | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 807 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 560 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 2,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Off Licence | 298 Eastfield Road | 395 yd | |
| Golden House | 343 Eastfield Road | 395 yd | |
| Eurest at Perkins Engines | Perkins Engines, Frank Perkins Way | 561 yd | |
| Inspire Education Group | Peterborough Regional College, Park Crescent | 680 yd | |
| Parc's Restaurant | Peterborough Regional College, Park Crescent | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Fish and Chips | 2 Hill Close | 314 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab | 6a Hill Close | 314 yd | |
| The Tuck Shop | 308 Eastfield Road | 395 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Breydon Centre 2, Padholme Road East | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Oxney Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Peterborough Academy REEVES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Newark Hill Academy EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.