Paxton Road is in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE2 5LD is located in the Orton Waterville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paxton Road, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5LT, PE2 5PP, PE2 5TT, PE2 6SJ, PE2 5TS, PE2 5UN, PE2 6SG, PE2 6SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 24.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 34.2% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 21.2% | 19.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 17.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 14.7% | 34.1% | 19.4% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 34.7% | 23.4% | -11.3% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 15.9% | 7.8% | -8.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 PE2 5LD this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 39.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 26.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 82% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 87.1% | 68.7% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 10.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 68.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paxton Road was 1505.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1618.7% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Paxton Road has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 6th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 423.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Petrol Station Paxton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-03-30 | £67,396 |
PE2 5LD 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 retired residents living in PE2 5LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 5,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushfield Sports Centre | Bushfield Sports Centre, Bushfield | 204 yd | |
| Cafe Smile @ QD Stores | 6 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 312 yd | |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | Matley Primary School, Matley | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 29 Cherry Orton Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJ's Plaice | 39 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 312 yd | |
| Jonny's Kitchen | 44 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 367 yd | |
| Matley Take Away Food | 1 Matley | 824 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 5 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bushfield Leisure Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 173 yd |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy MATLEY | grass pitches | 729 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.