Hereward Way is in Crowland, Peterborough and in South Holland district. PE6 0BL is located in the Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Holland and The Deepings. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereward Way, Crowland, Peterborough, PE6 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE6 0AN, PE6 0AH, PE6 0DX, PE6 0AJ, PE6 0AW, PE6 0BH, PE6 0EB, PE6 0EP, PE6 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE6 0BL 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 | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 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 | 25.2% | 33.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 50.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.7% | 43% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 17.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 27.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 93.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.7% 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% | 91.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereward Way was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hereward Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas and the 96th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Lodge Hereward Way, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-09-30 | £264,444 |
| Mia Lodge Hereward Way, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2020-10-07 | £60,978 |
| Dennell Hereward Way, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-02-19 | £278,184 |
| Dennell Hereward Way, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-04-29 | £255,737 |
| Mia Lodge Hereward Way, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2001-05-18 | £197,289 |
PE6 0BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE6 0BL 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Community Primary School Postland Road , Crowland PE6 0JA | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuliano's Restaurant | 10 East Street, Crowland | 268 yd | |
| The Old Paper Shop | 4 North Street, Crowland | 272 yd | |
| The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop | 6 North Street Crowland | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey | 21 East Street, Crowland | 278 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 17 West Street, Crowland | 325 yd | |
| George & Angel | George And Angel, 2 North Street, Crowland | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowland Kebabs | 6 East Street, Crowland | 264 yd | |
| China Palace | 3A North Street, Crowland | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd | 8-12 West Street, Crowland | 236 yd | |
| Spar (UK) Ltd | 7 North Street, Crowland | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snowden Field SNOWDEN FIELD SNOWDEN FIELD THORNEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 196 yd |
| The St Guthlac School (Closed) Postland Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| South View Primary School POSTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 641 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 | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.