Shrewsbury Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 7LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 7LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.5%	49.8%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.5%	50.2%	1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PE2 7LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	49.1%	46%	-3.1%	37.9%	8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	38.7%	46.5%	7.8%	44.2%	2.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7.5%	3.5%	-4.0%	9.1%	-5.6%
Widowed	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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	58.8%	62.7%	3.9%	48.4%	14.3%
Good health	30.9%	27%	-3.9%	33.6%	-6.6%
Fair health	8.5%	7.8%	-0.7%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.2%	12.9%	-0.3%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	10%	-7.9%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	21.4%	1.6%	13.4%	8.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	21.4%	8.2%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	29.4%	8.6%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	12.3%	0%	-12.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.8%	3.4%	-1.4%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	3.6%	4.4%	0.8%	2.7%	1.7%
Other Asian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%
Black African	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	2.5%	1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
White	83.6%	80.6%	-3.0%	81.4%	-0.8%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.6% 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	73.9%	72.6%	-1.3%	83.2%	-10.6%
European Union	12.7%	17.3%	4.6%	6.1%	11.2%
Rest of Europe	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	6.7%	2.8%	-3.9%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	5%	3.8%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	73.9%	72.4%	-1.5%	83.2%	-10.8%
10+ Years	1.2%	12.5%	11.3%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	7.3%	9.1%	1.8%	2.9%	6.2%
2-5 Years	9.7%	3.8%	-5.9%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	2.2%	-5.7%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.6%	76.7%	-16.1%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Portugal	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	8.1%	1.3%	6.8%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	3.8%	1.5%	2.3%
North Africa	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.4%	37.2%	9.2%
Christian	36.4%	46.2%	-9.8%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	8.8%	6.5%	2.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Shrewsbury Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrewsbury Avenue was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Fletton and Woodston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Shrewsbury Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fletton and Woodston and the 145th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.4%.

🔎 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 7LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 1/10 (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 Shrewsbury Avenue are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shrewsbury Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 7LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 7LB

Average Price
£9,575,846

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£9,575,846

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shrewsbury Avenue

Average Price
£2,752,279

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,392

Other
£5,414,167

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shrewsbury AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
T D G Ltd Shrewsbury Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building	£6,700,000	2014-07-07	£9,658,308

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 7LB

Employment

PE2 7LB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Retired	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Manufacturing	7
Education	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Construction	3
Information and communication	2
Other	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL	3out of 4	645 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER	3out of 4	1,134 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	1,304 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL	2out of 4	1,425 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,557 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	- not rated	2,162 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	2,839 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	3out of 4	2,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY	3out of 4	3,381 yd	Academy converter	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	4,989 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	2,050 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE	4out of 4	4,141 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW	3out of 4	4,835 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	1,135 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	1,358 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	2,732 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF	- not rated	2,950 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA	- not rated	3,239 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Sky	24 Wainman Road	385 yd
Phoenix Gymnastics Centre Peterborough Ltd	26 Maxwell Road	777 yd
Lawrence David Ltd	Woodston Point, Shrewsbury Avenue	849 yd
Full of Beans Peterborough Ltd	60 Drake Avenue	957 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Ramblewood Inn	The Old Ramblewood Inn, The Village		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon Inn	1 Eldern	672 yd
Noble Eater	25 Oakleigh Drive	823 yd
Chinese Chef	107 Belsize Avenue	961 yd
Rumbles Fish Bar	282 London Road	1,020 yd
Pizza Hut	Unit 2B 280 London Road	1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON	grass pitches	685 yd
Definition Gym UNIT 10-11 UNIT 10-11 MAXWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	868 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%

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