Pendleton is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 7LY 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 Pendleton, Peterborough, PE3 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 7LZ, PE3 7LA, PE3 7LR, PE3 7LS, PE3 7JU, PE3 7LB, PE3 7JZ, PE3 7LG, PE3 7LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 7LY 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 7LY, 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 7LY 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 Pendleton was 167.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pendleton has the 60th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Central and the 143rd highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Pendleton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2025-10-03 | £176,849 |
| 85 Pendleton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-08-27 | £189,024 |
| 45 Pendleton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-03-31 | £160,496 |
| 83 Pendleton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-24 | £218,201 |
| 44 Pendleton, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-10-29 | £167,653 |
| 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 | 1,847 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 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees County Junior School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees County Infant School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | - not rated | 500 yd | Community 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 | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,509 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 | 2,957 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestRaven Community Cafe / Community Fridge | 24-28 Hampton Court | 549 yd | |
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 645 yd | |
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 690 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 904 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Junction also t/a Burger Stop | 27 Hampton Court | 504 yd | |
| Oriental Eats also t/a Sizzling Wok | 32 Hampton Court | 549 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 670 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 606 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 644 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 644 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1a, Maskew Retail Park, Maskew Avenue | 1,056 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 950 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.