Goodacre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE2 5LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	53.5%	52.4%	-1.1%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	46.5%	47.6%	1.1%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

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	18.8%	23%	4.2%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	49%	-11.2%	44.2%	4.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	9.7%	17%	7.3%	9.1%	7.9%
Widowed	7.5%	7.5%	0.0%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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	32.7%	42.2%	9.5%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	35.9%	29.3%	-6.6%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	21.2%	18.1%	-3.1%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	7.4%	7.3%	-0.1%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	2.8%	3%	0.2%	1.2%	1.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 15.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.9%	22.4%	-11.5%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	19.9%	1.1%	9.6%	10.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	11.9%	-5.8%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	10%	5.2%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	17.4%	8.8%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	9.7%	15.9%	6.2%	33.8%	-17.9%
Other	6.5%	2.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.0%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.3%	92.2%	-4.1%	81.4%	10.8%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	89.2%	-4.8%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	2.3%	10%	7.7%	6.1%	3.9%
Africa	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	88.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	6.9%	6.0%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6%	0%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Goodacre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodacre was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Goodacre has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 9th lowest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PE2 5LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Goodacre are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Goodacre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 5LZ

Average Price
£217,293

Semi-Detached
£219,071

Terraced
£231,598

Detached
£221,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,269

Estimated Average Property Prices for Goodacre

Average Price
£234,121

Semi-Detached
£287,478

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£224,420

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on GoodacreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
78 Goodacre, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2026-02-20	£285,000
79 Goodacre, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-12-03	£222,010
86 Goodacre, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-04-26	£272,329
74 Goodacre, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£273,550	2023-12-12	£284,721
77 Goodacre, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-07-28	£360,892

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 5LZ

Employment

PE2 5LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL	3out of 4	503 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Braybrook Primary School Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL	- not rated	503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF	- not rated	758 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	- not rated	904 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	- not rated	554 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	554 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushfield Community College Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ	- not rated	1,246 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	- not rated	1,304 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	3out of 4	2,730 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	- not rated	2,296 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	2,296 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE	4out of 4	5,381 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	296 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	301 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD	- not rated	362 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN	- not rated	900 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	2,168 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Community Cafe	71-72 Herlington		631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dragon Fly	1 Herlington	723 yd
The Windmill	29 Cherry Orton Road	836 yd
The Ramblewood Inn	The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village	927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
O’Pizza and Kebabs	112a Paynels	621 yd
VIP Fast Food	70 Herlington	657 yd
Grand City	68 Herlington	657 yd
Tasty House	42 Church Drive	701 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Orton Park Benyon Grove	cycling	407 yd
Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	577 yd
Nene Park Academy OUNDLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	630 yd
Winyates Primary School WINYATES	grass pitches	761 yd
Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	894 yd
Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE	grass pitches	894 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.