South Street is in Stanground, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8ES is located in the Fletton and Stanground electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8ET, PE2 8HE, PE2 8EU, PE2 8GH, PE2 8JG, PE2 8ER, PE2 8JL, PE2 8HF, PE2 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 8ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 42% | 49.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 25.5% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 31.6% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 46.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 12.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 86.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 89.3% | 77.5% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 15.6% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 77.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Fletton and Stanground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fletton and Stanground and the 296th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-20 | £153,639 |
| 21 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-11 | £150,155 |
| 9 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-09-30 | £129,014 |
| 13 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-08-24 | £154,324 |
| 7 South Street, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-10 | £146,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU | 2out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,339 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,701 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 648 yd | |
| The Hub at Tenter Hill | The Farmhouse, The Thistle Drive Centre, Wessex Close | 676 yd | |
| Nina Newsagents | 6 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 861 yd | |
| Curly's Cafe | 4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 861 yd | |
| Servest at Ikea | Ikea Distribution Centre, Kingston Park | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | 29 North Street | 439 yd | |
| The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub | 102c High Street | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linfords Fish & Chips | 4 Church Street | 76 yd | |
| Star Tandoori | 78 South Street | 170 yd | |
| Top Chef | 42 High Street | 340 yd | |
| Jinja Express | 52 High Street | 340 yd | |
| China Fountain | 154 Fletton Avenue | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletton Glebe Whittlesey Road | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 814 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.