Ferryview is in Orton Wistow, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 6XL 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 Ferryview, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, PE2 6XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 5XD, PE2 6YH, PE2 6XY, PE2 6YW, PE2 6YR, PE2 5FP, PE2 6XZ, PE2 5YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 6XL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.2% | 31.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 54.5% | 50.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 6XL this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26% | 19.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 30.5% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 95.5% | 85.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 84.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferryview was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Glinton and Castor average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ferryview has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Glinton and Castor and the 36th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ferryview, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-10-21 | £236,851 |
| 43 Ferryview, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-10-19 | £403,724 |
| 13 Ferryview, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2023-07-10 | £203,340 |
| 32 Ferryview, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-05-12 | £258,098 |
| 7 Ferryview, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-21 | £247,074 |
PE2 6XL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE2 6XL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 4,496 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,041 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 | 2,026 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 5,105 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 | 311 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Notcutts Garden Centre, Ham Lane | 311 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen & Bar | Lakeside Cafe, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane | 311 yd | |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | Matley Primary School, Matley | 527 yd | |
| The Chalkboard Cafe | Peterborough Business Park | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary | The Granary, Ham Lane | 311 yd | |
| The Windmill | 29 Cherry Orton Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matley Take Away Food | 1 Matley | 527 yd | |
| Vivienne Fish and Chips Ltd | 61 Napier Place | 755 yd | |
| Tasty House | 42 Church Drive | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 Napier Place, Wistow Way | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orton Meadows Golf Course HAM LANE | golf | 433 yd |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy MATLEY | grass pitches | 605 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.