Sprignall is in Bretton, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 9YF 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 Sprignall, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 9YG, PE3 9YQ, PE3 9XU, PE3 9JU, PE3 9JT, PE3 9XX, PE3 9YH, PE3 9XY, PE3 9YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 9YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 27% | 37.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 43.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 48.1% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.6% | 17.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 31.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76.7% | 71% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 76% | 61.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 18% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 62.2% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sprignall was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bretton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sprignall, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-08-04 | £209,569 |
| 22 Sprignall, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-01-10 | £158,416 |
| 33 Sprignall, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-29 | £194,605 |
| 9 Sprignall, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-10-24 | £201,969 |
| 37 Sprignall, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2023-08-11 | £184,324 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Junior School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton County Infant School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary Academy , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | - not rated | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 3,191 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 | 4,492 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 | 3,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 794 yd | |
| Medirest at The Cavell Centre | The Cavell Centre, Peterboroug, Bretton Gate | 794 yd | |
| Spice of Life (Visitor & Staff Restaurant) | Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate | 794 yd | |
| Cresset Peterborough | The Cresset Centre, Rightwell West | 938 yd | |
| City of Peterborough Sports Club | Peterborough Town And Sports Club, Bretton Gate | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 691 yd | |
| The Fayre Spot | Rightwell West | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 691 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Bretton Court, Rightwell East | 938 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Flaxland | 1,021 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Superstore, Flaxland | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School TOLLGATE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Ymca (Peterborough) THE CRESSET THE CRESSET BRETTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School ATHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,035 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 yd |
| Peterborough Town Sports Club BRETTON GATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.