Crabtree is in Paston, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE4 7EL is located in the Paston and Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crabtree, Paston, Peterborough, PE4 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 7EQ, PE4 7ZS, PE4 7EG, PE4 7EJ, PE4 7BL, PE4 7EH, PE4 7DU, PE4 7BJ, PE4 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE4 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE4 7EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 32.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 33.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 27.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 12.5% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 15.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 13.4% | 6.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84% | 82.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 79.7% | 69.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 22.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 69.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 18.2% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 2.9% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.3% | 76.7% | -34.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabtree was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% higher than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crabtree has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 103rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Crabtree, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-04 | £198,418 |
| 169 Crabtree, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-23 | £197,608 |
| 211 Crabtree, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-12-12 | £197,205 |
| 210 Crabtree, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £132,800 | 2022-09-01 | £134,159 |
| 204 Crabtree, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-30 | £163,607 |
PE4 7EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in PE4 7EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Gunthorpe Road , Gunthorpe PE4 7DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | 3out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,406 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,328 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 | 2,460 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 | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Pot Cafe | 150 Chadburn | 430 yd | |
| Hot Coffee and Bakery | 113 Chadburn | 431 yd | |
| Schools Out - Mobile Classroom | Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings | 681 yd | |
| Baker Perkins Limited | Apv Baker Plc, Manor Drive Hou, Manor Drive | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and Chips | 123 Chadburn | 432 yd | |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips | 8 Bluebell Avenue | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chadburn | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paston Ridings School PASTON RIDINGS | swimming pool | 714 yd |
| John Mansfield School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 882 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.