Paulsgrove is in Orton Wistow, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 6YF 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 Paulsgrove, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, PE2 6YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 6YE, PE2 6XZ, PE2 6YP, PE2 6YH, PE2 6XY, PE2 6UR, PE2 6YL, PE2 6YR, PE2 6YY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 6YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 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 | 40.4% | 40.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 43% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 47.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around PE2 6YF this area, 8.4% 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 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 18.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 22.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 91.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 84.2% | 79.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 14.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 79.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.8% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paulsgrove was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Glinton and Castor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paulsgrove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Glinton and Castor and the 126th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Paulsgrove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-01 | £270,000 |
| 77 Paulsgrove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-09-02 | £138,829 |
| 85 Paulsgrove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-30 | £269,730 |
| 61 Paulsgrove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2023-08-02 | £264,623 |
| 67 Paulsgrove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-09 | £213,559 |
PE2 6YF 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church School Riseholme , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 4,703 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 | 4,228 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 | 2,281 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | Matley Primary School, Matley | 583 yd | |
| The Chalkboard Cafe | Peterborough Business Park | 617 yd | |
| Ferry Meadows Cafe | Nene Park | 657 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Notcutts Garden Centre, Ham Lane | 657 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen & Bar | Lakeside Cafe, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary | The Granary, Ham Lane | 657 yd | |
| The Windmill | 29 Cherry Orton Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivienne Fish and Chips Ltd | 61 Napier Place | 422 yd | |
| Matley Take Away Food | 1 Matley | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 Napier Place, Wistow Way | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy MATLEY | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Orton Meadows Golf Course HAM LANE | golf | 802 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.