Squires Gate is in Gunthorpe, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE4 7BT is located in the Gunthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Squires Gate, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, PE4 7BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 7BU, PE4 7GF, PE4 7LQ, PE4 7JP, PE4 7GE, PE4 7GD, PE4 7NF, PE4 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE4 7BT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 56.8% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 43.2% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 32.3% | 34.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 39.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 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 | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 35% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 16% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 9.7% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 20.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 93.5% | 76.2% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 16% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 76.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squires Gate was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Eye, Thorney and Newborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Squires Gate has the 16th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Eye, Thorney and Newborough and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Squires Gate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-07-31 | £183,925 |
| 36 Squires Gate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-06 | £199,594 |
| 55 Squires Gate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-11 | £216,831 |
| 6 Squires Gate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2022-03-11 | £182,615 |
| 14 Squires Gate, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2022-02-14 | £377,102 |
PE4 7BT 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School Gunthorpe Road , Gunthorpe PE4 7DZ | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbourne Primary Academy Goodwin Walk , Werrington PE4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,457 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,555 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 | 3,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,890 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 | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Perkins Limited | Apv Baker Plc, Manor Drive Hou, Manor Drive | 363 yd | |
| The Watering Can Cafe | The Barn Garden Centre, Gunthorpe Road | 407 yd | |
| Schools Out - Mobile Classroom | Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings | 754 yd | |
| Hot Coffee and Bakery | 113 Chadburn | 863 yd | |
| Honey Pot Cafe | 150 Chadburn | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrier | 184 Gunthorpe Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry King | 75 Hallfields Lane | 860 yd | |
| Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and Chips | 123 Chadburn | 862 yd | |
| Gunthorpe Fish Bar | 13 Chiltern Rise | 906 yd | |
| Kung Fu Kitchen | 10 Hallfields Lane | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chadburn | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paston Ridings School PASTON RIDINGS | swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Campbell Drive Campbell Drive | grass pitches | 839 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.8% |
| 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 | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.