Marholm Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE4 6AY is located in the Paston and Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marholm Road, Peterborough, PE4 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 6ZA, PE4 6WU, PE4 6BS, PE4 6BP, PE4 6GS, PE4 6AX, PE4 6AU, PE3 8AY, PE4 6DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE4 6AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.9% | 28% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 | 37% | 38.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 19.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around PE4 6AY this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 36.6% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.3% | 79.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 79.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 79.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marholm Road was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% higher than the Gunthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marholm Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gunthorpe and the 274th highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marholm Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-22 | £300,948 |
| 28 Marholm Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-05 | £185,047 |
| 17 Marholm Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-02 | £292,636 |
| 15 Marholm Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-04-28 | £291,955 |
| 28 Marholm Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-05-07 | £170,048 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PE4 6AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Junior School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Infant School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Watergall Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 497 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 580 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretton Woods Community School Flaxland , Bretton PE3 8DF | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip Out | 1 Wedgwood Way | 256 yd | |
| Mancetter Square Cafe | Mancetter Square Cafe, Mancetter Square, Lincoln Road | 265 yd | |
| Paul Pry | 1023 Lincoln Road | 593 yd | |
| Paul Reid Catering at Bishopsfield House | Bishopsfield House, Bishopsfield | 633 yd | |
| Orthopaedics & Spine Spec Hosp | 1 Stirling Way | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Mallard Road | 504 yd | |
| Court Snooker | Court Snooker Club, Mallard Road | 504 yd | |
| Frothblowers | 78 Storrington Way | 714 yd | |
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 907 yd | |
| The Lime Tree | The Lime Tree, Paston Lane | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Sizzler Limited | 13 Warwick Road | 227 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 5 Warwick Road | 227 yd | |
| Baba's Pizza | 4 Pyramid Centre, Watergall | 430 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 1015 Lincoln Road | 593 yd | |
| Dragon House | 57 Churchfield Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 487 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 961 Lincoln Road | 749 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Lincoln Road | 765 yd | |
| Savers Supermarket | 182 Mountsteven Avenue | 769 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit A Brotherhood Retail Park, Brotherhood Close | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Trilogy Health And Fitness (Peterborough) MALLARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Planet Ice Peterborough Mallard Road | ice rinks | 614 yd |
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Paston Ridings School Football Pitch STORRINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| The Voyager School Playing Fields (Closed) Brookside | grass pitches | 880 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 | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.