Forty Acre Road is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE1 5PS 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 Forty Acre Road, Peterborough, PE1 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 5PT, PE1 5AU, PE1 5PJ, PE1 5BZ, PE1 5PE, PE1 5TA, PE1 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE1 5PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 54.2% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 45.8% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 22.6% | 32.9% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 37.6% | -18.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 27.5% | 36.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 17.7% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 5.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5PS this area, 30.1% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 30.1% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 93% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 80.9% | 67.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 27.4% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 80.9% | 67.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 18.2% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 11.4% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forty Acre Road was 315.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forty Acre Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 47th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickes Home Improvement Centre Forty Acre Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £3,840,000 | 2014-03-26 | £5,684,171 |
PE1 5PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,930 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 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,159 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 | 1,673 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 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,045 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 | 785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Coffee Shop | 2 Boongate | 215 yd | |
| Marshall Jaguar Peterborough | Marshall Volvo, 7 Mallory Road | 236 yd | |
| Marshall Land Rover Peterborough | Marshall Land Rover, 7 Mallory Road | 236 yd | |
| Marshall Wholesale Parts Peterborough | Mallory Road | 236 yd | |
| Showcase Cinemas | Showcase Cinema, Mallory Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4, Breydon Centre 2, Padholme Road East | 510 yd | |
| Uni Hut | 7-9 Fengate | 632 yd | |
| Papa Grill | 3 Belgic Square, Padholme Road East | 688 yd | |
| Me Toppings | 88 Star Road | 800 yd | |
| Pizza King | Unit 5, 160 Padholme Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fengate Gym FENGATE | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Peterborough Rufc SECOND DROVE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Peterborough & Dist Indoor Bowls Club BURTON STREET | indoor bowls | 722 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.