Gloucester Road, Peterborough, PE2 8BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 8BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	51.7%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.9%	48.3%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 8BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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	52.6%	48.3%	-4.3%	37.9%	10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	30.9%	29.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	-14.3%
Separated	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	9.8%	12.8%	3.0%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	3.1%	4.7%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (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	50.4%	48.1%	-2.3%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	36.4%	37.2%	0.8%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	10.3%	8.6%	-1.7%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	2.1%	3.8%	1.7%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	15.2%	-3.4%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	12.3%	-2.6%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	15.2%	-1.3%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	7.6%	3.0%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	19%	6.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	27%	2.8%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	8.8%	3.8%	-5.0%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	3.3%	4.2%	0.9%	3.1%	1.1%
Other Asian	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	2.5%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	89.3%	87.9%	-1.4%	81.4%	6.5%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.1% 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	81%	63.1%	-17.9%	83.2%	-20.1%
European Union	12.4%	28.9%	16.5%	6.1%	22.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.2%	62.6%	-17.6%	83.2%	-20.6%
10+ Years	2.9%	20%	17.1%	9.8%	10.2%
5-10 Years	5%	11.3%	6.3%	2.9%	8.4%
2-5 Years	6.6%	4.2%	-2.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	1.9%	-3.5%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.3%	76.7%	-21.4%
Italy	3.8%	0.6%	3.2%
Portugal	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	9.5%	0.3%	9.2%
Poland	8%	1.3%	6.7%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	4.6%	1.5%	3.1%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.8%	37.2%	-7.4%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Gloucester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Fletton and Stanground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gloucester Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fletton and Stanground and the 119th lowest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PE2 8BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Gloucester Road are based on 88 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 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, PE2 8BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 8BH

Average Price
£263,715

Semi-Detached
£250,167

Terraced
£277,242

Detached
£294,214

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gloucester Road

Average Price
£276,483

Semi-Detached
£269,572

Terraced
£292,345

Detached
£290,336

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gloucester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-11-14	£272,406
7 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2025-02-28	£325,226
25 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2024-03-06	£255,542
37 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-09-12	£272,853
61 Gloucester Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-03-31	£294,798

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 8BH

Employment

PE2 8BH 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	107
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	20
Retired	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	13
Transport and storage	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX	4out of 4	5,366 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanground St Johns CofE Controlled Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG	- not rated	667 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG	3out of 4	667 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH	3out of 4	1,110 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB	3out of 4	1,171 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanground College Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	- not rated	1,835 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	1,835 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE	- not rated	2,308 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN	3out of 4	2,497 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN	- not rated	2,497 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	2,925 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE	4out of 4	2,308 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW	- not rated	2,996 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	- not rated	4,006 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	4,006 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF	- not rated	1,136 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Beeches Independent School 45 Thorpe Road , PE3 6AN	- not rated	1,812 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	2,208 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ	- not rated	2,264 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ	- not rated	2,264 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bewiched Coffee	Sand Martin House, Unit 1	418 yd
Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC	Peterborough United FC London Road Peterborough	423 yd
Origin8 Deli Cafes Limited	Allia Future Business Centre	440 yd
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken, London Road	553 yd
ISS Facility Services	2 East Station Road	630 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vines at the Peacock	26 London Road	553 yd
The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub	102c High Street	618 yd
The Woolpack	29 North Street	655 yd
Coalheavers Arms	5 Park Street	720 yd
Charters	Charters, Town Bridge	767 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Hive	142 Fletton Avenue	396 yd
Subway	Eye Green Service Station, Crowland Road	474 yd
Bun Time	31 London Road	481 yd
Papa Luigi Dial-A-Pizza	25 London Road	481 yd
Curryland	31 London Road	481 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Superstore	Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz		952 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fletton Glebe Whittlesey Road	grass pitches	343 yd
Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	422 yd
Peterborough Lido Bishops Road	swimming pool	898 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	62.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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