Sandleford Drive is in Eye, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE6 7YH is located in the Eye, Thorney and Newborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandleford Drive, Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE6 7ZA, PE6 7XQ, PE6 7ZJ, PE6 7ZB, PE6 7XP, PE6 7UN, PE6 7AT, PE6 7UB, PE6 7GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE6 7YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 36.7% | 18.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 50.3% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 55.4% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 8.7% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around PE6 7YH this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 8.8% | -15.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 19.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 24.5% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.6% | 90.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 90.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandleford Drive was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Eye, Thorney and Newborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandleford Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Eye, Thorney and Newborough and the 195th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sandleford Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-04 | £257,714 |
| 8 Sandleford Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-05-19 | £506,975 |
| 2 Sandleford Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-03-20 | £267,459 |
| 8 Sandleford Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2016-10-06 | £546,096 |
| 10 Sandleford Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, a newly built property | £257,500 | 2016-08-31 | £364,351 |
PE6 7YH 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 | 188 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye CofE Primary School Eyebury Road , Eye PE6 7TD | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Parnwell Saltersgate , Parnwell PE1 4YH | 2out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,732 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,543 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 | 4,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,450 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 | 3,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Crowland Road | 529 yd | |
| Musa's | 33 High Street | 579 yd | |
| Starbucks | Eye Green Industries, Crowland Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Boar | 46 High Street | 896 yd | |
| The Marigold Tavern | 41 Crowland Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 32 High Street | 560 yd | |
| S T Kebeb House | 51 High Street | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 49 High Street | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Ce Primary School EYEBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 429 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.