Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 8PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 8PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	51.9%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	46.4%	48.1%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 vicinity of PE2 8PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.1%	29.1%	1.0%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	51.2%	2.8%	44.2%	7.0%
Separated	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	10.9%	10.8%	-0.1%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	11.3%	6.4%	-4.9%	6.1%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	27.4%	37.6%	10.2%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	48.8%	44.2%	-4.6%	33.6%	10.6%
Fair health	16.9%	10.7%	-6.2%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.4%	5.4%	1.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.4%	2.1%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.9%	27.5%	-2.4%	18.2%	9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	15.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	10.3%	-5.1%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.8%	4.3%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	14.7%	2.5%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	19.1%	6.0%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	9%	3.9%	-5.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.1%	93.8%	0.7%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	89.5%	81.4%	-8.1%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	6.9%	13.2%	6.3%	6.1%	7.1%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	4.5%	2.9%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	81.7%	-7.8%	83.2%	-1.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	12.9%	11.7%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	4.6%	4.2%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.4%	76.7%	-10.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	4.9%	0.3%	4.6%
Poland	7%	1.3%	5.7%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	17.2%	13.5%	3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Lawson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Avenue was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lawson Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East and the 271st highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PE2 8PL, 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Lawson Avenue are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 8PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE2 8PL

Average Price
£207,947

Semi-Detached
£206,757

Terraced
£218,663

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawson Avenue

Average Price
£230,604

Semi-Detached
£219,758

Terraced
£253,304

Detached
£283,824

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawson AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-02-28	£167,381
22 Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,500	2023-11-30	£182,582
15 Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£223,000	2022-09-28	£221,631
21 Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,000	2022-09-02	£232,066
20 Lawson Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-08-27	£206,674

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE2 8PL

Employment

PE2 8PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE2 8PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	558 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU	2out of 4	585 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD	3out of 4	980 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ	2out of 4	1,316 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heritage Park Primary School Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA	4out of 4	1,472 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	889 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN	3out of 4	3,089 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ	2out of 4	3,451 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	- not rated	3,587 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ	2out of 4	3,740 yd	University technical college	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	3,705 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	3,284 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW	3out of 4	3,910 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	3,950 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	2,270 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ	3out of 4	2,885 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	2,954 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	3,398 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ	3out of 4	3,503 yd	Free schools special	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
Nina Newsagents	6 The Parade, Lawson Avenue	239 yd
Curly's Cafe	4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue	239 yd
Re:leaf Community Cafe	The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road	358 yd
The Hub at Tenter Hill	The Farmhouse, The Thistle Drive Centre, Wessex Close	456 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Whittle Way	The Whittle, Central Square	770 yd
The Woolpack	29 North Street	835 yd
Powerleague	Power League, Peterborough Road	872 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
UK Pizza & Kebab	7 Ayres Drive	176 yd
Captain's Plaice	1 The Parade, Lawson Avenue	239 yd
Gourmet Inn	5 The Parade, Lawson Avenue	239 yd
Star Tandoori	78 South Street	455 yd
Linfords Fish & Chips	4 Church Street	629 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road		401 yd
Tesco	108-110 Whittlesey Road		876 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE	grass pitches	315 yd
Powerleague (Peterborough) PETERBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch	788 yd
Stanground Sports Centre PETERBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	983 yd
Fletton Glebe Whittlesey Road	grass pitches	1,050 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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