Tollgate is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 9XB is located in the Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tollgate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9XF, PE3 9YD, PE3 9XA, PE3 9XN, PE3 9FS, PE3 9XG, PE3 9XW, PE3 9YB, PE3 9FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.9% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.1% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34% | 37.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 42.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.3% | 47.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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 | 19.2% | 19.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 35.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.2% | 75.8% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 82.3% | 73.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 73.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.7% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollgate was 78.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollgate has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bretton and the 314th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Tollgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-05-22 | £179,128 |
| 76 Tollgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-25 | £213,115 |
| 71 Tollgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-10-31 | £231,345 |
| 89 Tollgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-06 | £191,162 |
| 74 Tollgate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-27 | £246,750 |
PE3 9XB 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 | 172 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 1,334 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 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,000 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Community 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 | 4,248 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 | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 376 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 376 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 376 yd | |
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 426 yd | |
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 426 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 517 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 517 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 974 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.