Lime Kiln Close is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 9TA is located in the Ravensthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Kiln Close, Peterborough, PE3 9TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9EF, PE3 9EJ, PE3 9TN, PE3 9EE, PE3 9TB, PE3 9ED, PE3 9EG, PE3 9TD, PE3 9EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 9TA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 37% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 31.6% | 40.2% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 33.4% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around PE3 9TA this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 32% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 18.2% | 3.2% | -15.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 28.6% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 67% | 50.3% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 60.6% | 58.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 19.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 17.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 58.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Kiln Close was 492.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lime Kiln Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 19th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Clubs Lime Kiln Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £5,200,000 | 2014-12-19 | £7,382,424 |
PE3 9TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,249 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 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 558 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Lime Kiln Close | 4 yd | |
| Westward Bowls Club | West Ward Bowls Club, Fulham Road | 121 yd | |
| Friends of Peterborough Prison Tea Bar | Visitors Centre, Hmp Peterborough, Saville Road | 608 yd | |
| Sodexo at HMP Peterborough | Hmp Peterborough, Saville Road | 608 yd | |
| Steps Cafe | 94a Gladstone Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halcyon | The Halcyon, Atherstone Avenue | 705 yd | |
| The Grange Peterborough Limited | The Grange Club House, 196 Mayors Walk | 772 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 1,012 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 107 Mayors Walk | 419 yd | |
| McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd #594 Bourges Boulevard | Mcdonalds, Bourges Boulevard | 491 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 515 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 515 yd | |
| Rizq Peri Peri Grill | 91 Midland Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Foodstores, Lime Kiln Close | 4 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 419 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 944 yd | |
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Hmp Peterborough SAVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 879 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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.