White Cross is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 7LP 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 White Cross, Peterborough, PE3 7LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 7LR, PE3 7LW, PE3 7LY, PE3 7LN, PE3 7LG, PE3 7LS, PE3 7LQ, PE3 8DH, PE3 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 7LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 40.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 41.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 52.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around PE3 7LP this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 29.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.3% | 73.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 72.7% | 55.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 55.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 10.5% | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Cross was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
White Cross has the 20th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bretton and the 203rd highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 White Cross, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-09-12 | £160,472 |
| 8 White Cross, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-29 | £191,894 |
| 52 White Cross, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-16 | £184,469 |
| 18 White Cross, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-07-28 | £190,533 |
| 53 White Cross, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-12 | £189,740 |
The percentage of student residents living in PE3 7LP 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlees Community Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees County Junior School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees County Infant School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,796 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 | 3,671 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 | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 495 yd | |
| WestRaven Community Cafe / Community Fridge | 24-28 Hampton Court | 692 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 776 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 776 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 472 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 495 yd | |
| Hot Junction also t/a Burger Stop | 27 Hampton Court | 648 yd | |
| Oriental Eats also t/a Sizzling Wok | 32 Hampton Court | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 413 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 446 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.