Church Street is in Market Deeping, Peterborough and in South Kesteven district. PE6 8EF is located in the Deeping St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Holland and The Deepings. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE6 8RZ, PE6 8RY, PE6 8QW, PE6 8PJ, PE6 8LY, PE6 8JW, PE6 8RX, PE6 8PH, PE6 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE6 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 PE6 8EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% 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 | 28.4% | 18.3% | -10.1% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 71.3% | 15.5% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 5.7% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 45% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
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 8EF this area, 9.6% 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 | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 15.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 29.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 94% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Deeping St James average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Deeping St James and the 156th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Blades Church Street, Peterborough, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £141,995 | 2008-08-15 | £179,898 |
PE6 8EF 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linchfield Academy Crowson Way , Deeping St James PE6 8EY | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Deeping Community Primary School Willoughby Avenue , PE6 8JE | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School Godsey Lane , PE6 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeping St James Community Primary School Hereward Way , Deeping St James PE6 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northborough Primary School Church Street , Northborough PE6 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deepings School Park Road , Deeping St James PE6 8NF | 2out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road , Glinton PE6 7JX | 4out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstone House School 1-6 Main Street , Baston PE6 9PA | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godsey Lane Coffee Ltd | 89 High Street | 446 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 1 The Precincts | 643 yd | |
| Maharanis Restaurant | 23 Bridge Street | 659 yd | |
| Cafe Mills | The Precinct 8, Market Gate, Godseys Lane | 673 yd | |
| Lilli's Tea Room | 3 Market Gate, High Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree | The Walnut Tree, 32 Horsegate | 523 yd | |
| Iron Horse Ranch House | 2 High Street | 654 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 2 Bridge Street | 659 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Hotel, 19 Market Place | 731 yd | |
| The Square | 13 Market Place | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 'n' Spice | Unit 4 Marville Court, Thackers Way | 213 yd | |
| Pangs Takeaway | Unit 5, Marville Court, Crowson Way | 347 yd | |
| Fillers | 9 High Street | 561 yd | |
| The Boundary and River Restaurant | 64 High Street | 654 yd | |
| The Golden Branch House | 62-64 High Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Deeping Village Store | 88a Godsey Lane | 425 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd | Unit 1, 1-3 Horsegate | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Deeping Bmx Track GODSEY LANE | cycling | 699 yd |
| The Deepings School DEEPINGS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL DEEPINGS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL PARK ROAD | 722 yd | |
| Empire Gym CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Deepings Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 868 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.