Atherstone Avenue is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 9UN 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 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 9UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9PR, PE3 9PP, PE3 9PS, PE3 9UL, PE3 9UJ, PE3 9RA, PE3 9PT, PE3 9QA, PE3 9UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE3 9UN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 24.4% | 26.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 61.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 49.3% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.8% | 15.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 37% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 19.8% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 17.8% | 26.2% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 23.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 63.4% | 36.3% | -27.1% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 79.8% | 64.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 27.5% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 64.7% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 22.5% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 5.5% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 36.2% | 6.5% | 29.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherstone Avenue was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Atherstone Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 171st lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-22 | £397,754 |
| 131 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-01-24 | £374,575 |
| 150 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-07-10 | £341,994 |
| 135 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-06-16 | £296,900 |
| 137 Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-03-27 | £399,693 |
PE3 9UN 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,356 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 | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,644 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,308 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 | 3,885 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 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 412 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 747 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 747 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 892 yd | |
| The Grange Peterborough Limited | The Grange Club House, 196 Mayors Walk | 929 yd | |
| The Halcyon | The Halcyon, Atherstone Avenue | 982 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Fisheries | 61 Ledbury Road | 369 yd | |
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Jack Hunt School BRADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.