Bodesway is in Orton Malborne, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5PJ 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 Bodesway, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5PZ, PE2 5PY, PE2 5PW, PE2 5ZJ, PE2 5XS, PE2 5PU, PE2 5PA, PE2 5NP, PE2 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE2 5PJ is primarily male, with 58% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 42% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 58% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 5PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 42% | 48.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 18.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 21% | 20.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.8% | -5.2% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.3%) 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 | 28% | 25.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -23.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5PJ this area, 33.2% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 33.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 16.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 10% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 82.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 73.2% | 71.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 70.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 17.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 3.1% | -11.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.8% | 76.7% | -27.9% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodesway was 246.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.8% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bodesway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 76th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bodesway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-09 | £140,495 |
| 3 Bodesway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2022-10-20 | £76,820 |
| 48 Bodesway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-03-01 | £130,633 |
| 7 Bodesway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-10-09 | £122,991 |
| 10 Bodesway, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2019-02-01 | £116,825 |
PE2 5PJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,102 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 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,824 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 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 351 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe | 71-72 Herlington | 181 yd | |
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 1,038 yd | |
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 100 yd | |
| The Ramblewood Inn | The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Fast Food | 70 Herlington | 163 yd | |
| Grand City | 68 Herlington | 163 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 456 yd | |
| O’Pizza and Kebabs | 112a Paynels | 987 yd | |
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 377 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Nene Park Academy OUNDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.