Haywardsfield is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6FB is located in the West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haywardsfield, Peterborough, PE3 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6RY, PE3 6SY, PE3 6SS, PE3 6RX, PE3 6XR, PE3 6SX, PE3 6XP, PE3 6SZ, PE3 6SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 6FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 PE3 6FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 23.5% | 17.8% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 57.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 15.7% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 38.5% | -15.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 20.5% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 32.8% | -10.3% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 89.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 85.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 85.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.3% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywardsfield was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haywardsfield has the 34th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 185th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 Haywardsfield, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-04-24 | £470,000 |
| 21 Haywardsfield, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-03 | £425,025 |
| 17 Haywardsfield, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-01-31 | £350,511 |
| 15 Haywardsfield, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-06-29 | £598,093 |
| 6 Haywardsfield, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-12-21 | £460,649 |
PE3 6FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE3 6FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,653 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,872 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 | 3,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,467 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 | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Wood Golf Course | Thorpe Wood Golf Course, Thorpe Wood | 286 yd | |
| P'boro Police Sports & Social | Thorpe Wood Police Headquarter, Thorpe Wood | 696 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Anglian Water Thorpe | Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood | 767 yd | |
| Servest at Travelex | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,080 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health Clubs | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | The Woodman, Thorpe Wood | 286 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Way PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD HOLYWELL WAY | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS THORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Club Moativation (Peterborough West) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Thomas Cook (Closed) Thorpe Wood Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Thorpe Wood Golf Course THORPE WOOD | golf | 682 yd |
| David Lloyd (Peterborough) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.