Clayton is in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5SE 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 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5XX, PE2 5SD, PE2 5RT, PE2 5PX, PE2 5SJ, PE2 5RZ, PE2 5XS, PE2 5ZJ, PE2 5PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 5SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 53.2% | 48.7% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 27.9% | 34.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 43.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.1% | 51.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 20.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 18.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 24.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.5% | 88.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.7% 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% | 60.7% | -26.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 26.9% | 20.9% | 6.1% | 20.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 60.7% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19.3% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton was 112.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Orton Longueville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clayton has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Orton Longueville and the 227th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-06-28 | £240,476 |
| 123 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-06-04 | £212,783 |
| 122 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-08-27 | £170,012 |
| 125 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-05-30 | £183,579 |
| 124 Clayton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2017-06-23 | £231,122 |
PE2 5SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,301 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 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 4,194 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 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,324 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 | 135 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,181 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,238 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 | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 374 yd | |
| The Ramblewood Inn | The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Fast Food | 70 Herlington | 324 yd | |
| Grand City | 68 Herlington | 324 yd | |
| O’Pizza and Kebabs | 112a Paynels | 670 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 830 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 156 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Nene Park Academy OUNDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Winyates Primary School WINYATES | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.