The Orchard is in Werrington, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE4 6PY is located in the Gunthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 6RY, PE4 6RX, PE4 6QN, PE4 6SA, PE4 6QX, PE4 6RU, PE4 6RT, PE4 6ZB, PE4 6GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE4 6PY 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 | 48.7% | 50.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.1% | -2.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE4 6PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 22.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 56.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 38% | 41.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 41.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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 | 25.3% | 19% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 91.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 67.7% | 46.2% | 21.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Gunthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchard has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gunthorpe and the 91st lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Orchard, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-08-25 | £521,100 |
| 3 The Orchard, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-03-24 | £637,008 |
| 3 The Orchard, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2010-01-22 | £864,288 |
| 5 The Orchard, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2007-07-30 | £660,518 |
| 3 The Orchard, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2001-08-17 | £743,525 |
PE4 6PY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE4 6PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 1,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werrington Primary School Amberley Slope , Werrington PE4 6QG | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbourne Primary Academy Goodwin Walk , Werrington PE4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Law CofE Primary School Twelvetree Avenue , Werrington PE4 5DT | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road , Glinton PE6 7JX | 4out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,402 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,560 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,642 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 | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry House Restaurant | 125 Church Street | 307 yd | |
| Schools Out - Mobile Classroom | Werrington Primary School, Amberley Slope | 335 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | 9 Church Street | 772 yd | |
| The Lounge Werrington | 4 Staniland Way | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | 6 The Green | 120 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | The Three Horseshoes, Church Street | 533 yd | |
| Frothblowers | 78 Storrington Way | 577 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | 1305 Lincoln Road | 845 yd | |
| The Ploughman | 1 Staniland Way | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill Werrington | 80 Storrington Way | 501 yd | |
| Chow Chu Chin | 76 Storrington Way | 501 yd | |
| New World | 56 Canterbury Road | 701 yd | |
| Salt N Vinegar | 1293 Lincoln Road | 756 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Skaters Way | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savers Supermarket | 182 Mountsteven Avenue | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Staniland Way | 952 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lincoln Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Voyager School Playing Fields (Closed) Brookside | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Paston Ridings School Football Pitch STORRINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Campbell Drive Campbell Drive | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Queen Catherine Academy MOUNTSTEVEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Werrington Leisure Centre Staniland Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 928 yd |
| Walton Community School (Closed) Mountsteven Avenue | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.