Deerleap is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 9YD 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 Deerleap, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9YB, PE3 9FP, PE3 9XB, PE3 9XE, PE3 9XA, PE3 9XN, PE3 9FR, PE3 9XF, PE3 9YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9YD 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 Deerleap 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.
Deerleap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Deerleap, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-01-10 | £76,972 |
| 112 Deerleap, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-04-10 | £100,847 |
| 121 Deerleap, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-12-14 | £216,164 |
| 99 Deerleap, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-07-19 | £141,979 |
| 124 Deerleap, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-05-15 | £117,004 |
PE3 9YD 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 | 3,008 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,141 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 4,389 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 | 3,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 1,716 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 455 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Hospital (Patient Catering) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 520 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 520 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 520 yd | |
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 455 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 534 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Highlees Primary School ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.8% |
| 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 | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.