Pyhill is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 8QQ 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 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8QH, PE3 8QJ, PE3 8QL, PE3 8QB, PE3 8QD, PE3 8QE, PE3 8QA, PE3 8QS, PE3 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 8QQ 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 Pyhill 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.
Pyhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Pyhill, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-31 | £190,005 |
| 34 Pyhill, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-18 | £208,593 |
| 48 Pyhill, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2023-07-28 | £168,625 |
| 58 Pyhill, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-05-05 | £177,167 |
| 61 Pyhill, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-04-28 | £335,202 |
PE3 8QQ 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 | 1,481 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 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,743 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,614 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 | 3,971 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 | 3,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,643 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 | 308 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,386 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 | 384 yd | |
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 548 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Amf Bowling, Sturrock Way | 587 yd | |
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 746 yd | |
| Living Cafe (ASDA) | Unit C, Brotherhood Shopping Park, Brotherhood Close | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 679 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 804 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 509 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 859 yd | |
| U Gutka | 945 Lincoln Road | 917 yd | |
| Indian Chef / Bollywood Nights | 973a Lincoln Road | 917 yd | |
| Papa Luigi | 957-959 Lincoln Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 745 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 797 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 961 Lincoln Road | 917 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 890 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.