Thornleigh Drive, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE2 7AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	53%	-1.9%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	45.1%	47%	1.9%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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	18.3%	26.2%	7.9%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	47.3%	-8.6%	44.2%	3.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.6%	3.4%	0.8%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.4%	11.4%	0.0%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	11.8%	11%	-0.8%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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	35.6%	37.6%	2.0%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	42%	40.1%	-1.9%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	14%	15.8%	1.8%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	6.8%	5.4%	-1.4%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 7AJ this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.2%	29.1%	2.9%	18.2%	10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	12%	-8.5%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	15%	1.9%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	8.7%	9%	0.3%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	17.1%	8.4%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	14%	16.7%	2.7%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	8.7%	1.3%	-7.4%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	92.1%	-7.1%	81.4%	10.7%
Roma	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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	93.9%	88.5%	-5.4%	83.2%	5.3%
European Union	5.3%	9%	3.7%	6.1%	2.9%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	88.2%	-5.7%	83.2%	5.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Thornleigh Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornleigh Drive was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Fletton and Woodston average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Thornleigh Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fletton and Woodston and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PE2 7AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornleigh Drive are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornleigh Drive, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 7AJ

Average Price
£258,551

Semi-Detached
£260,429

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£253,856

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornleigh Drive

Average Price
£296,320

Semi-Detached
£294,242

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£312,947

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornleigh DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Thornleigh Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-03-14	£280,570
14 Thornleigh Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-10-08	£264,298
24 Thornleigh Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-07-12	£295,825
9 Thornleigh Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-12-15	£303,006
11 Thornleigh Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2023-02-17	£209,729

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 7AJ

Employment

PE2 7AJ 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 7AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	12
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Construction	6
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	819 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER	3out of 4	1,303 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY	3out of 4	2,607 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	3out of 4	2,843 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	- not rated	2,965 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	3,436 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ	- not rated	4,702 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	2,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE	4out of 4	3,810 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW	3out of 4	4,464 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	1,381 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	1,965 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	2,169 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA	- not rated	2,697 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF	- not rated	2,754 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lawrence David Ltd	Woodston Point, Shrewsbury Avenue	357 yd
Big Sky	24 Wainman Road	456 yd
Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd	26 Maxwell Road	664 yd
Orton Mere Station Cafe	Proteus Canoe Club, Orton Mere	863 yd
Selina's Tea Room	Calm-a Baby, 8 Botolph Bridge Industrial Estate, Oundle Road	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gordon Arms	527 Oundle Road	585 yd
The Ramblewood Inn	The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village	717 yd
Cross Keys	279 Oundle Road	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noble Eater	25 Oakleigh Drive	267 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit E, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way	891 yd
Aroma	Unit F, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way	891 yd
Easy Cheesy	3a Orton Avenue	1,059 yd
Dragon Inn	1 Eldern	1,087 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group Food Ltd	490 Oundle Road	281 yd
Vann's Budgens	Unit D, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way	891 yd
Lidl	Sugar Way	1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Definition Gym UNIT 10-11 UNIT 10-11 MAXWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	620 yd
Imagine Health And Spa (Peterborough) THE VILLAGE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	787 yd
Orton Park Cricket Club THE VILLAGE	grass pitches	787 yd
Nene Valley Primary School SUGAR WAY	grass pitches	980 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	285.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.