Swain Court is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE2 9PL is located in the Fletton and Woodston 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 Swain Court, Peterborough, PE2 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 9PW, PE2 9PJ, PE2 9PN, PE2 9PT, PE2 9PS, PE2 9LP, PE2 9PX, PE2 9LR, PE2 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 9PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 9PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 41.7% | 43.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 35.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 22.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 16.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 84.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 82.5% | 61.7% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 27.7% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 61.5% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swain Court was 267.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swain Court has the 30th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 63rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Swain Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2022-07-26 | £113,834 |
| 5 Swain Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-07-23 | £107,572 |
| 2 Swain Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-07-13 | £103,200 |
| 4 Swain Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2018-04-30 | £114,352 |
| 2 Swain Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-07-29 | £88,648 |
PE2 9PL 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,966 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,103 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 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary Peterborough | 29 Oundle Road | 313 yd | |
| Spudy’s | 6 Grove Street | 360 yd | |
| Railworld | Railworld, Oundle Road | 454 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, London Road | 737 yd | |
| Selina's Tea Room | Calm-a Baby, 8 Botolph Bridge Industrial Estate, Oundle Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard of Ale | 72 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Palmerston Arms | 82 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Charlies | 2 Grove Street | 318 yd | |
| Coalheavers Arms | 5 Park Street | 604 yd | |
| Vines at the Peacock | 26 London Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden | 50 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Moonlight Takeaway | 80 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 40 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Hassan's Grill | 74 Oundle Road | 289 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 140 Oundle Road | 80 yd | |
| Lidl | Sugar Way | 565 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 767 yd | |
| Vann's Budgens | Unit D, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley Community Centre CANDY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Nene Valley Primary School SUGAR WAY | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Celta Recreation Ground BELSIZE AVENUE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Old Fletton Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.