Holywell Close is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 6XR is located in the West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Close, Peterborough, PE3 6XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6XP, PE3 6SX, PE3 6SS, PE3 6RY, PE3 6LU, PE3 6SU, PE3 6FB, PE3 6SY, PE3 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 6XR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6XR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.1% 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 | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.8% | 72.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 9.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 51.5% | 41.7% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around PE3 6XR this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 46.5% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.3% | 79.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 84.9% | 84% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 0.6% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Close was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holywell Close has the 79th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 211th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Holywell Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2024-06-28 | £544,425 |
| 4 Holywell Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-11-30 | £916,139 |
| 4 Holywell Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2011-07-05 | £1,013,884 |
| 4 Holywell Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-08-07 | £336,404 |
| 7 Holywell Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2003-10-28 | £550,701 |
PE3 6XR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6XR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,622 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 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 2,041 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,525 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 4,734 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 | 4,748 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 | 3,877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,637 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 | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,508 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 | 438 yd | |
| P'boro Police Sports & Social | Thorpe Wood Police Headquarter, Thorpe Wood | 697 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Anglian Water Thorpe | Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood | 817 yd | |
| Servest at Travelex | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,079 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health Clubs | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | The Woodman, Thorpe Wood | 438 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 483 yd | |
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS THORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 172 yd |
| Holywell Way PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD HOLYWELL WAY | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Club Moativation (Peterborough West) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Thomas Cook (Closed) Thorpe Wood Road | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Thorpe Wood Golf Course THORPE WOOD | golf | 883 yd |
| David Lloyd (Peterborough) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.