Norburn is in Bretton, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 8NU is located in the Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norburn, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8NS, PE3 8NR, PE3 8NF, PE3 8NJ, PE3 8NP, PE3 8NG, PE3 8NW, PE3 8NQ, PE3 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 8NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 36.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 39.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.9% | 37.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 43% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 22.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 25% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.3% | 91.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 86.4% | 71.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 23.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 71.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 16.1% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 10.3% | 0.3% | 10.0% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norburn was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bretton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Norburn, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-25 | £201,957 |
| 84 Norburn, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-05 | £217,492 |
| 80 Norburn, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-02-28 | £205,749 |
| 80 Norburn, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2018-12-06 | £211,049 |
| 83 Norburn, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-09-07 | £222,584 |
PE3 8NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Watergall Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | 2out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werrington Primary School Amberley Slope , Werrington PE4 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,069 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road , Glinton PE6 7JX | 4out of 4 | 4,537 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,293 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 | 3,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 219 yd | |
| Orthopaedics & Spine Spec Hosp | 1 Stirling Way | 488 yd | |
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 515 yd | |
| Mancetter Square Cafe | Mancetter Square Cafe, Mancetter Square, Lincoln Road | 708 yd | |
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 349 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 479 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 252 yd | |
| Chilli Sizzler Limited | 13 Warwick Road | 894 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 5 Warwick Road | 894 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 931 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 972 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 127 yd |
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 545 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.