Southfields Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8RZ 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 8RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8PS, PE2 8PX, PE2 8PT, PE2 8PP, PE2 8NF, PE2 8QN, PE2 8PY, PE2 8PW, PE2 8PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 8RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 34.4% | 42.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 40.3% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 36% | 41.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 40.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 22% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 14.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.6% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 83.7% | 79% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 17% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 78.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfields Avenue was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southfields Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-28 | £213,899 |
| 137 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,900 | 2023-11-06 | £176,854 |
| 126 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-05-03 | £161,665 |
| 145 Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-06 | £219,554 |
| 153B Southfields Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2023-04-03 | £9,663 |
PE2 8RZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU | 2out of 4 | 219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Chapel Street , Stanground PE2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park Primary School Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA | 4out of 4 | 1,265 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 | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,100 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 | 4,060 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 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,274 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 | 2,629 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,839 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 | 179 yd | |
| Curly's Cafe | 4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 179 yd | |
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 407 yd | |
| The Hub at Tenter Hill | The Farmhouse, The Thistle Drive Centre, Wessex Close | 773 yd | |
| Cardea Community Sports Association | Bellona Drive | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittle Way | The Whittle, Central Square | 403 yd | |
| Powerleague | Power League, Peterborough Road | 632 yd | |
| The Apple Cart | The Apple Cart, Bellona Drive | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain's Plaice | 1 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 179 yd | |
| Gourmet Inn | 5 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 179 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 3, 14 Whittlesey Road | 329 yd | |
| Rainbow City | 6 Central Square | 403 yd | |
| UK Pizza & Kebab | 7 Ayres Drive | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108-110 Whittlesey Road | 547 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 552 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarket, Bellona Drive | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Powerleague (Peterborough) PETERBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Stanground Sports Centre PETERBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Cardea Community Sports Association BELLONA DRIVE | grass pitches | 914 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 | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.