Bushfield, Peterborough, PE2 5PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5PP 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

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.

In the area around PE2 5PP 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is PE2 5PP dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PE2 5PP was 1505.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1618.7% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

PE2 5PP 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%.

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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 5PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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) - 10/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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

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 Bushfield, Peterborough, PE2 5PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 5PP

Average Price
£74,314

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£93,257

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£71,155

Other
£232,250

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in PE2 5PP

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 23 Homenene House, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£45,000	2025-01-22	£45,823
9 Setten House, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-04-01	£108,736
10 Setten House, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-04-01	£108,736
7 Setten House, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-04-01	£118,621
5 Setten House, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-04-01	£98,851

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 5PP

Employment

PE2 5PP 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 5PP 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP	3out of 4	642 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ	3out of 4	697 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF	3out of 4	1,230 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL	2out of 4	1,806 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	3out of 4	291 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	1,743 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	- not rated	3,808 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY	3out of 4	4,608 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	3,284 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	1,769 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	3,513 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	4,852 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA	- not rated	5,353 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bushfield Sports Centre	Bushfield Sports Centre, Bushfield	103 yd
Cafe Smile @ QD Stores	6 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield	229 yd
Ormiston Meadows Academy	Matley Primary School, Matley	832 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Windmill	29 Cherry Orton Road		923 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
BJ's Plaice	39 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield	229 yd
Jonny's Kitchen	44 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield	279 yd
Matley Take Away Food	1 Matley	832 yd
Tasty House	42 Church Drive	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	5 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield		229 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bushfield Leisure Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	83 yd
Ormiston Meadows Academy MATLEY	grass pitches	746 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	66 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE2 5PP