Hawksbill Way is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE2 8NW 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 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, PE2 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8AT, PE2 8AR, PE2 8AN, PE2 8NY, PE2 8BE, PE2 8NS, PE2 9NG, PE1 1FX, PE1 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE2 8NW is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 46.5% | 44.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 55.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 56.6% | 52.7% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 34% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 57.1% | 46.8% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 41.8% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.2% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 38.7% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.4% | 66.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 67.8% | 56.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 22.7% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 56.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.1% | 76.7% | -26.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawksbill Way was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Fletton and Stanground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawksbill Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fletton and Stanground and the 235th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-11-10 | £148,061 |
| 136 Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-05-12 | £175,846 |
| 132 Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-17 | £185,179 |
| 122 Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2021-01-25 | £73,298 |
| 142 Hawksbill Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-05-10 | £202,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Creighton Academy Vineyard Road , PE1 5DB | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,549 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,631 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 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,186 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 | 614 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Facility Services | 2 East Station Road | 113 yd | |
| Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC | Peterborough United FC London Road Peterborough | 118 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, London Road | 126 yd | |
| Origin8 Deli Cafes Limited | Allia Future Business Centre | 195 yd | |
| East | Charters, Town Bridge | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vines at the Peacock | 26 London Road | 126 yd | |
| Charters | Charters, Town Bridge | 252 yd | |
| Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club | The Old Custom House, Embankment Road | 306 yd | |
| Charlies | 2 Grove Street | 541 yd | |
| Yard of Ale | 72 Oundle Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun Time | 31 London Road | 151 yd | |
| Papa Luigi Dial-A-Pizza | 25 London Road | 151 yd | |
| Curryland | 31 London Road | 151 yd | |
| Subway | Eye Green Service Station, Crowland Road | 253 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 94 Bridge Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 140 Oundle Road | 866 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 982 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hereward Cross, Broadway | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Peterborough Lido Bishops Road | swimming pool | 515 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Bishop Creighton Academy VINEYARD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Fletton Glebe Whittlesey Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Regional Pool & Athletics Arena Bishops Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.