Southfields Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8RY 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 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 8RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8RN, PE2 8QH, PE2 8RL, PE2 8RJ, PE2 8RW, PE2 8PY, PE2 8QG, PE2 8RH, PE2 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 8RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 50% | 43.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 25.2% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 90.2% | 89.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfields Avenue was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southfields Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-18 | £251,125 |
| 186 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-23 | £265,946 |
| 193 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-01 | £261,759 |
| 163 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-06-25 | £236,629 |
| 166 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-26 | £231,460 |
PE2 8RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU | 2out of 4 | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park Primary School Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,306 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 | 4,255 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 | 3,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,889 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Newsagents | 6 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Curly's Cafe | 4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 669 yd | |
| Cardea Community Sports Association | Bellona Drive | 722 yd | |
| The Hub at Tenter Hill | The Farmhouse, The Thistle Drive Centre, Wessex Close | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittle Way | The Whittle, Central Square | 198 yd | |
| Powerleague | Power League, Peterborough Road | 702 yd | |
| The Apple Cart | The Apple Cart, Bellona Drive | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit 3, 14 Whittlesey Road | 145 yd | |
| Rainbow City | 6 Central Square | 198 yd | |
| Captain's Plaice | 1 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Gourmet Inn | 5 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Greggs Peterborough at Applegreen | Horsey Way Service Station, Whittlesey Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108-110 Whittlesey Road | 272 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarket, Bellona Drive | 722 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Cardea Community Sports Association BELLONA DRIVE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Powerleague (Peterborough) PETERBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 670 yd |
| Stanground Sports Centre PETERBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Heritage Park Primary School PARK FARM WAY | grass pitches | 920 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.