Windrush Drive is in Paston, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE4 7XD 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 Windrush Drive, Paston, Peterborough, PE4 7XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 7XU, PE4 7BA, PE4 7XR, PE4 7XX, PE4 7BB, PE4 7XT, PE4 7XS, PE4 7UZ, PE4 7YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE4 7XD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 48.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 32.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 48.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 43.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 17.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.3% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 20.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.6% | 83.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.2% | 81.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windrush Drive was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windrush Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 200th lowest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Windrush Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-07-29 | £231,904 |
| 45 Windrush Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-21 | £192,545 |
| 61 Windrush Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-03-25 | £203,272 |
| 45 Windrush Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2022-05-20 | £188,408 |
| 53 Windrush Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-10-26 | £205,434 |
PE4 7XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 773 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 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Infant School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Junior School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 6XG | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeyhill Community Primary School Chadburn , Paston PE4 7DH | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mansfield School Western Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4HX | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,629 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 | 2,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 2,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools Out - Mobile Classroom | Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings | 494 yd | |
| Honey Pot Cafe | 150 Chadburn | 649 yd | |
| Honey Bee's Cafe | 101 Paston Lane | 665 yd | |
| Hot Coffee and Bakery | 113 Chadburn | 697 yd | |
| Paul Reid Catering at Bishopsfield House | Bishopsfield House, Bishopsfield | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Tree | The Lime Tree, Paston Lane | 821 yd | |
| The Harrier | 184 Gunthorpe Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Kitchen | 10 Hallfields Lane | 630 yd | |
| Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and Chips | 123 Chadburn | 697 yd | |
| The Curry King | 75 Hallfields Lane | 717 yd | |
| Gunthorpe Fish Bar | 13 Chiltern Rise | 935 yd | |
| Dragon House | 57 Churchfield Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chadburn | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itter Park FULBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Paston Ridings School PASTON RIDINGS | swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Fulbridge Road TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Fulbridge Academy KEETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.