Gayton Court is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 7DB is located in the Ravensthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gayton Court, Peterborough, PE3 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 7DF, PE3 7DD, PE3 7DG, PE3 7BY, PE3 7DJ, PE3 7DQ, PE3 7DR, PE3 7DL, PE3 7BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 7DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE3 7DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 31.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 24.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.2% | 17.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 16.4% | 11.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.3% | 75.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 73.4% | 67.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 16.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 67.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 5% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.9% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.5% | 76.7% | -29.2% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayton Court was 175.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gayton Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bretton and the 131st highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gayton Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-12-19 | £100,333 |
| 5 Gayton Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2012-11-01 | £86,717 |
| 5 Gayton Court, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2001-10-25 | £51,948 |
The percentage of student residents living in PE3 7DB 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 965 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 |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,158 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,406 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 | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestRaven Community Cafe / Community Fridge | 24-28 Hampton Court | 458 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 560 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 560 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 560 yd | |
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 754 yd | |
| The Halcyon | The Halcyon, Atherstone Avenue | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Junction also t/a Burger Stop | 27 Hampton Court | 445 yd | |
| Oriental Eats also t/a Sizzling Wok | 32 Hampton Court | 458 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 754 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 804 yd | |
| Netherton Fisheries | 61 Ledbury Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 782 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 782 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,021 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.