Larklands is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6LL is located in the West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larklands, Peterborough, PE3 6LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6LS, PE3 6HT, PE3 6SN, PE3 6SL, PE3 6LR, PE3 6SP, PE3 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 6LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.8% | 37.2% | 15.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 46.7% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46% | 42.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 38.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 43.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 8% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 71.3% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 83.5% | 80.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 83.1% | 80.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larklands was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larklands has the 30th lowest crime rate of 170 local areas in Central and the 175th lowest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Larklands, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2025-09-08 | £528,808 |
| 2 Larklands, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-13 | £304,286 |
| 25 Larklands, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-31 | £552,222 |
| 9 Larklands, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-19 | £479,287 |
| 20 Larklands, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2024-11-25 | £565,154 |
PE3 6LL 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longthorpe Primary Academy Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Academy Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe County Infants' School Atherstone Avenue , PE3 9UG | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,198 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 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,326 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 | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 45 Thorpe Road , PE3 6AN | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | The Woodman, Thorpe Wood | 893 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 935 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Thorpe Meadows | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Way PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD HOLYWELL WAY | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS THORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Club Moativation (Peterborough West) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| 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 | 9.7% |
| Median download speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.