Mallard Road is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 8YN is located in the Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallard Road, Peterborough, PE3 8YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8PB, PE3 8AF, PE3 8JW, PE3 8NB, PE3 8PA, PE3 8NA, PE3 8JP, PE3 8SA, PE3 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 8YN 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 Mallard Road 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.
Mallard Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Rink Mallard Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £2,057,000 | 2017-07-03 | £2,426,597 |
| Ice Rink Mallard Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2016-01-05 | £1,606,751 |
PE3 8YN 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 | 1,465 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 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Primary School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Infants' School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergall Junior School Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | - not rated | 1,015 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 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,682 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 | 4,411 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 | 3,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 3,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics & Spine Spec Hosp | 1 Stirling Way | 214 yd | |
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 269 yd | |
| Mancetter Square Cafe | Mancetter Square Cafe, Mancetter Square, Lincoln Road | 371 yd | |
| Safari Adventure Play and Party Venue | 17-18 Coningsby Business Park, Stirling Way | 392 yd | |
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 21 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 21 yd | |
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 498 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | 1305 Lincoln Road | 988 yd | |
| Frothblowers | 78 Storrington Way | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 317 yd | |
| Chilli Sizzler Limited | 13 Warwick Road | 681 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 5 Warwick Road | 681 yd | |
| Salt N Vinegar | 1293 Lincoln Road | 832 yd | |
| New World | 56 Canterbury Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 23 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 99 yd |
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.