Linkside is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 8PA 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 Linkside, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8NA, PE3 8NH, PE3 8NB, PE3 8PB, PE3 8AY, PE3 8NN, PE3 8AF, PE3 8NW, PE3 8NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 8PA is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 39.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 47.5% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 37% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 26.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.4% | 75.5% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 80.9% | 64.6% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 64.6% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.8% | 76.7% | -32.9% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linkside was 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linkside has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bretton and the 230th highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Linkside, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-06-12 | £359,704 |
| 90 Linkside, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2022-02-28 | £366,613 |
| 74 Linkside, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-08-07 | £399,097 |
| 84 Linkside, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-07-15 | £417,860 |
| 96 Linkside, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-08-08 | £324,707 |
PE3 8PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,308 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 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Primary School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Infants' School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Junior School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 868 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 965 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,199 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 | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,981 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 | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 168 yd | |
| Mancetter Square Cafe | Mancetter Square Cafe, Mancetter Square, Lincoln Road | 357 yd | |
| Orthopaedics & Spine Spec Hosp | 1 Stirling Way | 377 yd | |
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 455 yd | |
| Safari Adventure Play and Party Venue | 17-18 Coningsby Business Park, Stirling Way | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 203 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 203 yd | |
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 524 yd | |
| Frothblowers | 78 Storrington Way | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 118 yd | |
| Chilli Sizzler Limited | 13 Warwick Road | 589 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 5 Warwick Road | 589 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 881 yd | |
| Salt N Vinegar | 1293 Lincoln Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 579 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 962 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 961 Lincoln Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 317 yd |
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 978 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 | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.