Wharf Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE2 9PS 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 Wharf Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE2 9LR, PE2 9PT, PE2 9PL, PE2 9LP, PE2 9PX, PE2 9PW, PE2 9LW, PE2 9PJ, PE2 9QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE2 9PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 43.9% | 44.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 56.5% | 51.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 36.9% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 72.8% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 81% | 67.2% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 17.2% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 80.7% | 67% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Road was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wharf Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 255th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wharf Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-09 | £153,477 |
| 58 Wharf Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-09 | £173,532 |
| 49 Wharf Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-21 | £215,189 |
| 71 Wharf Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-10-21 | £336,711 |
| 55 Wharf Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-24 | £117,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 223 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fletton Primary School London Road , Old Fletton PE2 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,218 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 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,935 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,081 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 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 3,951 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 | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 403 yd | |
| Railworld | Railworld, Oundle Road | 479 yd | |
| Spudy’s | 6 Grove Street | 488 yd | |
| Friends of Holywell | 2 The Drive | 734 yd | |
| Selina's Tea Room | Calm-a Baby, 8 Botolph Bridge Industrial Estate, Oundle Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard of Ale | 72 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Palmerston Arms | 82 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Charlies | 2 Grove Street | 434 yd | |
| Coalheavers Arms | 5 Park Street | 734 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 279 Oundle Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden | 50 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Moonlight Takeaway | 80 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 40 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Hassan's Grill | 74 Oundle Road | 388 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 140 Oundle Road | 184 yd | |
| Lidl | Sugar Way | 550 yd | |
| Vann's Budgens | Unit D, Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way | 747 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Rivergate Arc, Viersen Platz | 797 yd | |
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley Community Centre CANDY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Nene Valley Primary School SUGAR WAY | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Peterborough United Fc (Abax Stadium) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Celta Recreation Ground BELSIZE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 91.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.0% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.