Oundle Road is in Orton Waterville, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 5UX is located in the Orton Waterville 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 Oundle Road, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, PE2 5UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5WL, PE2 5DY, PE2 5GS, PE2 5EF, PE2 5UZ, PE2 7EE, PE2 5DZ, PE2 5ER, PE2 5EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 5UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE2 5UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 21.4% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 65.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58% | 50.5% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 39.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5UX this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 52.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.7% | 94.7% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 84.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 84.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oundle Road was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Glinton and Castor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oundle Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Glinton and Castor and the 86th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Oundle Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £399,995 | 2021-03-16 | £469,581 |
| 553 Oundle Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-10-30 | £401,591 |
| 556 Oundle Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-08-13 | £568,703 |
| 555A Oundle Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-28 | £483,104 |
| 555 Oundle Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2018-10-12 | £426,198 |
PE2 5UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5UX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 5,084 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 | 3,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,281 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 | 1,211 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Meadows Cafe | Nene Park | 792 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Notcutts Garden Centre, Ham Lane | 792 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen & Bar | Lakeside Cafe, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane | 792 yd | |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | Matley Primary School, Matley | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 29 Cherry Orton Road | 497 yd | |
| The Granary | The Granary, Ham Lane | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 526 yd | |
| Matley Take Away Food | 1 Matley | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Meadows Golf Course HAM LANE | golf | 542 yd |
| Nene Park Academy OUNDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Mick George Training Academy) Oundle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy MATLEY | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 yd |
| Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Thorpe Wood Golf Course THORPE WOOD | golf | 1,080 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.