Cosgrove Close is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 7JN 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 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, PE3 7JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 7JW, PE3 7JL, PE3 7JD, PE3 7JP, PE3 7JG, PE3 7JR, PE3 7JE, PE3 7JA, PE3 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 7JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 50.9% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.3% | 49.1% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.9% | 33.6% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 44.8% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 51.2% | 17.9% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 26.5% | -14.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 26.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.3% | 63.9% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 71.1% | 62% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 21.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 61.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 21.8% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.8% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cosgrove Close was 257.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cosgrove Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 69th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-28 | £221,076 |
| 38 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-29 | £218,768 |
| 22 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-06 | £230,388 |
| 20 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-28 | £251,213 |
| 27 Cosgrove Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-07-29 | £173,182 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Watergall Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | 2out of 4 | 1,314 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 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,954 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,831 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 | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 774 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 164 yd | |
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 718 yd | |
| Wendy’s Bourges View | 1 Bourges View Park, Maskew Avenue | 822 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Amf Bowling, Sturrock Way | 879 yd | |
| Friends of Peterborough Prison Tea Bar | Visitors Centre, Hmp Peterborough, Saville Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 749 Lincoln Road | 971 yd | |
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 1,047 yd | |
| The Boulevard Club Ltd | Peterborough Post Office Sports And Social Club, Bourges Boulevard | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Junction also t/a Burger Stop | 27 Hampton Court | 133 yd | |
| Oriental Eats also t/a Sizzling Wok | 32 Hampton Court | 164 yd | |
| Fidsters | 743 Lincoln Road | 971 yd | |
| Golden Kebab | 739 Lincoln Road | 971 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1a, Maskew Retail Park, Maskew Avenue | 700 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 948 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 1,020 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 1,025 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.