Tirrington is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 9XS is located in the West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tirrington, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9YL, PE3 9XT, PE3 9YP, PE3 9YT, PE3 9YW, PE3 9YR, PE3 9YN, PE3 9QS, PE3 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 40.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 49.7% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| 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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 26.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 15.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 17.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 88.9% | 72.9% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 81.6% | 68.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 68.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 9.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tirrington was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tirrington has the 18th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bretton and the 171st highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tirrington, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-09-10 | £230,455 |
| 33 Tirrington, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-29 | £158,944 |
| 45 Tirrington, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-30 | £188,368 |
| 40 Tirrington, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-17 | £177,330 |
| 68 Tirrington, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-16 | £201,481 |
PE3 9XS 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Primary Academy , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Junior School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton County Infant School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary Academy Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 522 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 | - not rated | 702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,255 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 | 4,236 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 | 3,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,737 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 | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 737 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 818 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 818 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 489 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 489 yd | |
| Netherton Fisheries | 61 Ledbury Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Jack Hunt School BRADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 966 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 | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.