Bew Close is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 8TF is located in the Stanground South 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 Bew Close, Peterborough, PE2 8TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 8RE, PE2 8RF, PE2 8TE, PE2 8TD, PE2 8RD, PE2 8TB, PE2 8RQ, PE2 8TA, PE2 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE2 8TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE2 8TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 20.6% | 27.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 52.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 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 | 38.3% | 37.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 43.1% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 14.4% | -10.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 20.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 18.7% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 79.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 79.9% | 72.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 72.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bew Close was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Bew Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bew Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-26 | £254,215 |
| 16 Bew Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-25 | £244,046 |
| 18 Bew Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-27 | £309,039 |
| 3 Bew Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-12 | £299,070 |
| 17 Bew Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-12-20 | £391,542 |
PE2 8TF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU | 2out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park Primary School Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farcet CofE (C) Primary School St. Marys Street , Farcet PE7 3AR | 2out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardea Community Sports Association | Bellona Drive | 593 yd | |
| Nina Newsagents | 6 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Curly's Cafe | 4 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Re:leaf Community Cafe | The George Alcock Centre, Whittlesey Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittle Way | The Whittle, Central Square | 295 yd | |
| Powerleague | Power League, Peterborough Road | 394 yd | |
| The Apple Cart | The Apple Cart, Bellona Drive | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City | 6 Central Square | 295 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 3, 14 Whittlesey Road | 330 yd | |
| Fishtastic | Unit 3, Bellona Drive | 593 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | Unit 1, Bellona Drive | 593 yd | |
| Captain's Plaice | 1 The Parade, Lawson Avenue | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108-110 Whittlesey Road | 539 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarket, Bellona Drive | 593 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Whittlesey Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanground Sports Centre PETERBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Powerleague (Peterborough) PETERBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Stanground Playing Field KENDRICK CLOSE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Cardea Community Sports Association BELLONA DRIVE | grass pitches | 725 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 | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.