Willow Drove is in Borough Fen, Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE6 7QA is located in the Eye, Thorney and Newborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Drove, Borough Fen, Peterborough, PE6 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE6 7QP, PE6 7QW, PE6 7QY, PE6 7SF, PE6 7SU, PE6 7RB, PE6 7RZ, PE6 7RP, PE6 7SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE6 7QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.6% | 47.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 30.2% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 50% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 16.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.4% | 15.6% | -10.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 17.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 22.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 91.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 98.4% | 91.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 91.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Drove was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.2% higher than the Eye, Thorney and Newborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willow Drove has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Eye, Thorney and Newborough and the 136th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 191.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Willow Drove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2013-12-20 | £190,431 |
| 3 Willow Drove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2007-10-12 | £183,503 |
| Bridge End Willow Drove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2006-05-15 | £669,622 |
| 2 Willow Drove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-06-22 | £213,327 |
| 2 Willow Drove, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-07-16 | £178,569 |
PE6 7QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 7QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborough CofE Primary School School Road , Newborough PE6 7RG | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Gunthorpe Road , Gunthorpe PE4 7DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbourne Primary Academy Goodwin Walk , Werrington PE4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | 3out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | The Bull Inn, Guntons Road | 177 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newborough Cricket Club NEWBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD NEWBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD ST MARTINS ROAD | grass pitches | 637 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.