Shelton Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8QL 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 Shelton Road, Peterborough, PE2 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8QJ, PE2 8QD, PE2 8QB, PE2 8QA, PE2 8LQ, PE2 8QQ, PE2 8PY, PE2 8PW, PE2 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 39.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 38.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 45.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 27.3% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 86.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 91.8% | 80.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 80.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelton Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelton Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East and the 97th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Shelton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-06-01 | £258,116 |
| 10 Shelton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-04-20 | £240,391 |
| 27 Shelton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-07 | £231,460 |
| 27 Shelton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-04-30 | £224,982 |
| 20 Shelton Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-08-09 | £216,465 |
PE2 8QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU | 2out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park Primary School Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community 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 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,942 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,884 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 | 3,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,170 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 | 2,604 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Newsagents | 6 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Curly's Cafe | 4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 218 yd | |
| The Hub at Tenter Hill | The Farmhouse, The Thistle Drive Centre, Wessex Close | 601 yd | |
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 657 yd | |
| Cardea Community Sports Association | Bellona Drive | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittle Way | The Whittle, Central Square | 581 yd | |
| Powerleague | Power League, Peterborough Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain's Plaice | 1 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Gourmet Inn | 5 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 3, 14 Whittlesey Road | 520 yd | |
| UK Pizza & Kebab | 7 Ayres Drive | 580 yd | |
| Rainbow City | 6 Central Square | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108-110 Whittlesey Road | 564 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 763 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarket, Bellona Drive | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Powerleague (Peterborough) PETERBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 901 yd |
| Cardea Community Sports Association BELLONA DRIVE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Heritage Park Primary School PARK FARM WAY | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Stanground Sports Centre PETERBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.