Hope Close is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 6HP is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 2019-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hope Close, Peterborough, PE3 6HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 6HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46% | 46.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.6% | 41.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 41.8% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 41.1% | 44.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 41.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 21.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 13.7% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 26.3% | -12.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 13.2% | 5.3% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 3.6% | -9.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.2% | 24.4% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 21.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 59.2% | 47.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 47.9% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 25.2% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 16% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 47.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 16.7% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 7.1% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 6.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 10.8% | 0.3% | 10.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hope Close was 195.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hope Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 104th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hope Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-01 | £123,891 |
| 7 Hope Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2019-06-28 | £200,786 |
| 2 Hope Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2019-06-28 | £200,786 |
| 8 Hope Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2019-06-26 | £200,786 |
| 4 Hope Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £186,000 | 2019-05-24 | £207,479 |
The percentage of student residents living in PE3 6HP 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,010 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 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,320 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 3,531 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 | 2,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Holywell | 2 The Drive | 797 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Care Centre | City Care Centre, Thorpe Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Thorpe Meadows | 335 yd | |
| The Grange Peterborough Limited | The Grange Club House, 196 Mayors Walk | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Fisheries | 61 Ledbury Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 1,065 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Jack Hunt School BRADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 953 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 953 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.