Copeland is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6YJ 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 Copeland, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9YY, PE3 9YX, PE3 9TG, PE3 6YE, PE3 9AF, PE3 9YU, PE3 9YZ, PE3 6FE, PE3 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 6YJ 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 | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 37.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 36.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 38.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 36.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6YJ this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 30.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 17.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 17.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 86% | 83.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 83.1% | 66.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 22.4% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 66.3% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 20.1% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.6% | 76.7% | -32.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copeland was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copeland has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bretton and the 189th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Copeland, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-09-20 | £88,119 |
| 52 Copeland, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-04-13 | £235,330 |
| 45 Copeland, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-18 | £112,440 |
| 40 Copeland, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-21 | £114,852 |
| 51 Copeland, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-12-19 | £218,860 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,040 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 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,981 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 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,528 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,769 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 | 3,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P'boro Police Sports & Social | Thorpe Wood Police Headquarter, Thorpe Wood | 907 yd | |
| Servest at Travelex | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,055 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health Clubs | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 4 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 4 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS THORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 961 yd |
| David Lloyd (Peterborough) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 60.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.4% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.