Mountbatten Way is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 7JU 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 Mountbatten Way, Peterborough, PE3 7JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 7LB, PE3 7LA, PE3 7LZ, PE3 7JZ, PE3 7LY, PE3 7JT, PE3 7JF, PE3 7JS, PE3 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 7JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.5% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.5% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 46% | 45.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 7JU this area, 29.1% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 29.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 16.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 18.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.3% | 79.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 70% | 64.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 25.2% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 65.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 20.5% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 3.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 15.1% | 0.3% | 14.8% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountbatten Way was 152.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountbatten Way has the 63rd highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 154th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mountbatten Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2002-11-22 | £79,441 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,801 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 | 465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Watergall Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | 2out of 4 | 1,088 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 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,256 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,133 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 | 3,498 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 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 642 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,634 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 | 425 yd | |
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 611 yd | |
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 810 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Amf Bowling, Sturrock Way | 863 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Junction also t/a Burger Stop | 27 Hampton Court | 380 yd | |
| Oriental Eats also t/a Sizzling Wok | 32 Hampton Court | 425 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 798 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 743 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 772 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 772 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1a, Maskew Retail Park, Maskew Avenue | 922 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 969 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.