Midland Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6DW is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6DL, PE3 6BA, PE3 6AY, PE3 6EU, PE3 6EP, PE3 6ES, PE3 6DR, PE3 6AU, PE3 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 6DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 40.8% | 47.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 44% | 39.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 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 PE3 6DW this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 30.2% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 25.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 18.5% | 4.5% | -14.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 50.9% | 47.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 44.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 29.8% | 34.1% | 4.3% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 15% | 19.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.6% | 21.1% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 55.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 22.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 5.9% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midland Road was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Midland Road has the 67th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 174th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Midland Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-19 | £187,181 |
| 115 Midland Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-11-17 | £240,000 |
| 103 Midland Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-09-16 | £212,939 |
| 91A Midland Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-06-22 | £272,828 |
| 119 Midland Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2007-03-09 | £228,050 |
The percentage of student residents living in PE3 6DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 18 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,080 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,716 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 | 2,296 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 18 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medirest at Peterborough City Care Centre | City Care Centre, Thorpe Road | 457 yd | |
| Westward Bowls Club | West Ward Bowls Club, Fulham Road | 464 yd | |
| Steps Cafe | 94a Gladstone Street | 488 yd | |
| Madina Curry & Kebab House | 65 Gladstone Street | 509 yd | |
| The Bike Barista | Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 582 yd | |
| Bumble Inn | 46 Westgate | 820 yd | |
| The Grange Peterborough Limited | The Grange Club House, 196 Mayors Walk | 849 yd | |
| Geneva Bar | 43 Lincoln Road | 852 yd | |
| The Ostrich Inn | 17 North Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rizq Peri Peri Grill | 91 Midland Road | 4 yd | |
| Wok Inn Chinese Takeaway | 6 Percival Street | 162 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 261 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 261 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 107 Mayors Walk | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 335 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 455 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Foodstores, Lime Kiln Close | 562 yd | |
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 682 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Ultra Bodies Gym & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.