Rectory Gardens is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8HN is located in the Stanground South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Gardens, Peterborough, PE2 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8DE, PE2 8EL, PE2 8EH, PE2 8EW, PE2 8DD, PE2 8DB, PE2 8ER, PE2 8EP, PE2 8FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 8HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 35.5% | 56% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 29.5% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14% | 8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.9% | 21.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 26.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 82.9% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 85% | 69.5% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 23.7% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 69.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Gardens was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Fletton and Stanground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rectory Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fletton and Stanground and the 208th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach House Rectory Gardens, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-03-07 | £323,826 |
| The Old Coach House Rectory Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £17,000 | 1997-05-06 | £84,128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,352 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,368 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 | 3,379 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 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,616 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 | 1,568 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest at Ikea | Ikea Distribution Centre, Kingston Park | 771 yd | |
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 864 yd | |
| Origin8 Deli Cafes Limited | Allia Future Business Centre | 867 yd | |
| Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC | Peterborough United FC London Road Peterborough | 904 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | Sand Martin House, Unit 1 | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wonky Donkey Micro Pub | 102c High Street | 291 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 29 North Street | 676 yd | |
| Fletton Ex-Servicemens Club | Fletton Ex Service And Working, High Street | 791 yd | |
| Coalheavers Arms | 5 Park Street | 945 yd | |
| Vines at the Peacock | 26 London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 42 High Street | 94 yd | |
| Jinja Express | 52 High Street | 94 yd | |
| China Fountain | 154 Fletton Avenue | 107 yd | |
| The Coffee Hive | 142 Fletton Avenue | 199 yd | |
| Linfords Fish & Chips | 4 Church Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletton Glebe Whittlesey Road | grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Old Fletton Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.