Helpston Road is in Ailsworth, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE5 7AE is located in the Glinton and Castor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE5 7AF, PE5 7AG, PE5 7AD, PE5 7AQ, PE5 7AA, PE5 7AJ, PE5 7AH, PE5 7AB, PE5 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE5 7AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52% | 49.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48% | 50.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 PE5 7AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 24.1% | 24.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 59.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 35.6% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 94.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.5% | 92.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helpston Road was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Glinton and Castor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Helpston Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Glinton and Castor and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Helpston Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-16 | £355,526 |
| 25 Helpston Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-10-25 | £546,505 |
| 14 Helpston Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-05 | £410,006 |
| 24 Helpston Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2020-11-27 | £345,995 |
| 30 Helpston Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-06-15 | £377,045 |
PE5 7AE 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 PE5 7AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castor CofE Primary School Stocks Hill , Castor PE5 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Wistow Primary School Wistow Way , Orton Wistow PE2 6GF | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy Matley , Orton Brimbles PE2 5YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House Ailsworth | 107a Peterborough Road | 280 yd | |
| The Chubby Castor | 34 Peterborough Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales Feathers | 38 Peterborough Road | 505 yd | |
| Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club | 4 Port Lane | 627 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 24 Peterborough Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castor And Ailsworth Tennis Club Holme Close | tennis courts | 131 yd |
| Ailsworth Recreation Ground NORMANGATE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Ailsworth Recreation Ground (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Castor And Ailsworth Cricket Club Port Lane | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Woodlands (Closed) Splash Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 938 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 | 62.9% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.