Alder Close is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE2 9FL is located in the Hargate and Hempsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Close, Peterborough, PE2 9FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 0LE, PE2 9FJ, PE7 0LA, PE2 9FH, PE2 9FF, PE2 9FN, PE7 0LT, PE7 0NA, PE7 0LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 9FL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.5% | 47.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE2 9FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 49.1% | 47.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 39.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 56.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around PE2 9FL this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 7.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 6.5% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 42.2% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.2% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83.6% | 78.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 73.9% | 65.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 65.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 11.9% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Close was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Fletton and Woodston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alder Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fletton and Woodston and the 199th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Alder Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-11-17 | £225,991 |
| 3 Alder Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-26 | £185,490 |
| 29 Alder Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-24 | £207,257 |
| 25 Alder Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-01-29 | £259,463 |
| 1 Alder Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-02-14 | £296,923 |
PE2 9FL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE2 9FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,825 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 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,774 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 | 873 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full of Beans Peterborough Ltd | 60 Drake Avenue | 262 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd @ British Sugar Plc | 1 Samson Place | 597 yd | |
| Servest at Ikea | Ikea Distribution Centre, Kingston Park | 911 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1 Cygnet Road | 912 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 4, Cygnet Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok and Eat | 3 Columbus Road | 277 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 282 London Road | 298 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 2B 280 London Road | 316 yd | |
| Chinese Chef | 107 Belsize Avenue | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Celta Recreation Ground BELSIZE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Old Fletton Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.