Clayton is in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5SB 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 Clayton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5SH, PE2 5RS, PE2 5SD, PE2 5PT, PE2 5SJ, PE2 5QS, PE2 5QN, PE2 5RT, PE2 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5SB 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 | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 40.7% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 35.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 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 | 47.7% | 52.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.6% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 27.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 19.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 85.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 85.2% | 69.9% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 21.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 69.9% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clayton has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 78th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-28 | £194,001 |
| 24 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-03-15 | £185,290 |
| 11 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-03 | £204,789 |
| 9 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-01-14 | £185,747 |
| 38 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-23 | £179,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 507 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 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 2,107 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 | 406 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,514 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 | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O’Pizza and Kebabs | 112a Paynels | 394 yd | |
| VIP Fast Food | 70 Herlington | 598 yd | |
| Grand City | 68 Herlington | 598 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 962 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 419 yd |
| Winyates Primary School WINYATES | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Nene Park Academy OUNDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 937 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 | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.