Paynels is in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5QW 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 Paynels, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5QP, PE2 5SW, PE2 5SN, PE2 5QN, PE2 5QS, PE2 5QY, PE2 5QT, PE2 5QR, PE2 5SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5QW this area, 29.1% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 29.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.6% | 72.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 81.8% | 64.5% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 21.6% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 64.3% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41% | 76.7% | -35.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynels was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynels has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 255th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Paynels, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-02-18 | £189,058 |
| 98 Paynels, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-13 | £200,458 |
| 75 Paynels, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2022-09-28 | £232,066 |
| 63 Paynels, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-12-21 | £188,791 |
| 98 Paynels, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-08-14 | £190,032 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | 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 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,250 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 | 788 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,892 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 962 yd | |
| Cafe Smile @ QD Stores | 6 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 967 yd | |
| Bushfield Sports Centre | Bushfield Sports Centre, Bushfield | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 1,018 yd | |
| The Windmill | 29 Cherry Orton Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O’Pizza and Kebabs | 112a Paynels | 90 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 893 yd | |
| Jonny's Kitchen | 44 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 912 yd | |
| BJ's Plaice | 39 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 967 yd | |
| VIP Fast Food | 70 Herlington | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 5 Ortongate Shopping Centre, Bushfield | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winyates Primary School WINYATES | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 797 yd |
| Bushfield Leisure Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,042 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 | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.