Langley is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 8QB 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 Langley, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8QA, PE3 8QD, PE3 8QS, PE3 8QQ, PE3 8QR, PE3 8QJ, PE3 8QE, PE3 8NJ, PE3 8QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 8QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 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 | 28.6% | 31.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 37.8% | 43.1% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 39.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.7% | 23.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 12% | 4.7% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 81.6% | 69.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 22.2% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 68.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 11.3% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley was 72.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bretton and the 290th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Langley, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2025-07-18 | £157,275 |
| 48 Langley, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-07-11 | £163,828 |
| 74 Langley, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-22 | £258,549 |
| 68 Langley, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-07 | £195,956 |
| 73 Langley, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-03-20 | £245,950 |
PE3 8QB 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,388 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 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,759 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,626 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 | 3,984 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 | 3,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,687 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 | 364 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 435 yd | |
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 521 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Amf Bowling, Sturrock Way | 560 yd | |
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 612 yd | |
| Living Cafe (ASDA) | Unit C, Brotherhood Shopping Park, Brotherhood Close | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 654 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 692 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 390 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 764 yd | |
| U Gutka | 945 Lincoln Road | 842 yd | |
| Indian Chef / Bollywood Nights | 973a Lincoln Road | 842 yd | |
| Papa Luigi | 957-959 Lincoln Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 690 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 759 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 961 Lincoln Road | 842 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 787 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.