Sturrock Way is in Bretton, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 8TZ is located in the Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sturrock Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 6BQ, PE3 8RF, PE4 6BL, PE3 8RN, PE3 8QA, PE4 6AN, PE4 6AP, PE4 6BH, PE4 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 8TZ is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50.5% | 46.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 49.3% | 54.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 20.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 37.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 20.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 18.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 20% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.6% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 11% | 1.9% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 87.4% | 72.1% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 76.4% | 73.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 17.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 73.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturrock Way was 192.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% higher than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sturrock Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bretton and the 110th highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsbridge Centre Sturrock Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £11,575,000 | 2019-08-20 | £13,165,352 |
| Unit C The Kingsbridge Centre Sturrock Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £8,000,000 | 2017-11-22 | £9,437,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Junior School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Infant School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 668 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 845 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,319 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 | 3,530 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 | 3,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,289 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 2,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Amf Bowling, Sturrock Way | 229 yd | |
| Alpha Centre Cafe | Alpha Centre, Adderley | 343 yd | |
| Living Cafe (ASDA) | Unit C, Brotherhood Shopping Park, Brotherhood Close | 401 yd | |
| Asda Living | Brotherhood Close | 401 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Unit G, Brotherhood Shopping Park, Brotherhood Close | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Tree | The Lime Tree, Paston Lane | 831 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 894 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 894 yd | |
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 433 yd | |
| U Gutka | 945 Lincoln Road | 482 yd | |
| Indian Chef / Bollywood Nights | 973a Lincoln Road | 482 yd | |
| Papa Luigi | 957-959 Lincoln Road | 482 yd | |
| Great Wall | 977 Lincoln Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 324 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 401 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 961 Lincoln Road | 482 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1a, Maskew Retail Park, Maskew Avenue | 944 yd | |
| Savers Supermarket | 182 Mountsteven Avenue | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bretton Park Ellindon | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym Ltd IVATT WAY | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 1,008 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.