Grafton Avenue is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 9PD is located in the Ravensthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 9PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9PE, PE3 9PA, PE3 6LJ, PE3 9PG, PE3 9PB, PE3 9PH, PE3 6LG, PE3 9PJ, PE3 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE3 9PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 29.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 54.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 19.6% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 71.7% | 59% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 78.5% | 73.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 74.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 19.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 1.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Avenue was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 189th 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 been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2023-02-21 | £293,621 |
| 18 Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £414,500 | 2022-10-28 | £408,573 |
| 16 Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-13 | £328,977 |
| 3 Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-10 | £356,849 |
| 6 Grafton Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-01-27 | £292,723 |
PE3 9PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 700 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Care Centre | City Care Centre, Thorpe Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Peterborough Limited | The Grange Club House, 196 Mayors Walk | 446 yd | |
| The Halcyon | The Halcyon, Atherstone Avenue | 726 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Thorpe Meadows | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Fisheries | 61 Ledbury Road | 321 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 107 Mayors Walk | 951 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 981 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 951 yd | |
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School BRADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 303 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 910 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.