Wildlake is in Orton Malborne, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5PG is located in the Orton Longueville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wildlake, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5NE, PE2 5PQ, PE2 5NX, PE2 5PE, PE2 5ND, PE2 5NA, PE2 5PF, PE2 5NU, PE2 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 PE2 5PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 41.8% | 48.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 36.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 18.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 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 PE2 5PG this area, 28.3% 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 | 32.6% | 28.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.5% | 78.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 74.4% | 66.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 21.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 66.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 12.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.4% | 76.7% | -31.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildlake was 241.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.0% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wildlake has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 80th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wildlake, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-10-03 | £120,745 |
| 13 Wildlake, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-08 | £151,719 |
| 27 Wildlake, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-24 | £213,966 |
| 38 Wildlake, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-11 | £202,221 |
| 8 Wildlake, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-15 | £98,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,440 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 | 5,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 811 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 24 Wainman Road | 520 yd | |
| Community Cafe | 71-72 Herlington | 617 yd | |
| Lawrence David Ltd | Woodston Point, Shrewsbury Avenue | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 561 yd | |
| The Ramblewood Inn | The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village | 676 yd | |
| Gordon Arms | 527 Oundle Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 239 yd | |
| VIP Fast Food | 70 Herlington | 596 yd | |
| Grand City | 68 Herlington | 596 yd | |
| Noble Eater | 25 Oakleigh Drive | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 490 Oundle Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 815 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 206.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.