Causeway Centre is in Whittlesey, Peterborough and in Fenland district. PE7 1AU is located in the Whittlesey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Causeway Centre, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 1AL, PE7 1AJ, PE7 1AN, PE7 1BU, PE7 1AT, PE7 1AE, PE7 1AH, PE7 1BB, PE7 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE7 1AU is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 42% | 45.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 58% | 54.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE7 1AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 46.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 24.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 35.9% | 35.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 44.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 27.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 84.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 85% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway Centre was 290.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 528.1% higher than the Whittlesey East & Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Causeway Centre has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages and the 15th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And First Floor Premises, 1 - 3 Causeway Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £115,900 | 2017-12-01 | £124,028 |
PE7 1AU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Park Lane , Whittlesey PE7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School New Road , Whittlesey PE7 1SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesuvio | 1 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey | 156 yd | |
| The Little Tea Room Within The Lock Shop | 16 Market Street, Whittlesey | 201 yd | |
| Fontanella's Italian Restaurant | 10 Market Street, Whittlesey | 210 yd | |
| The Milky Bar | 2 Angel House, Eastgate | 224 yd | |
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 13 Market Place, Whittlesey | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Crown Pub | 58 High Causeway, Whittlesey | 147 yd | |
| Quinns Bar | Quinns, 24 Market Street | 210 yd | |
| Black Bull | 20 Market Street, Whittlesey | 210 yd | |
| Childers | 1A Station Road, Whittlesey | 279 yd | |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club | 34 Whitmore Street, Whittlesey | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fish Bar | 32 High Causeway, Whittlesey | 25 yd | |
| Rar Rar's | 4 Lovells Court, High Causeway | 30 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 36 High Causeway, Whittlesey | 34 yd | |
| Munch Box | 7 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey | 64 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 1A Queen Street, Whittlesey | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre | 1 - 2 Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane | 127 yd | |
| The Co Op Group | Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane | 127 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Cooperative | 14 West End, Whittlesey | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Leisure Centre MANOR LEISURE CENTRE MANOR LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Sir Harry Smith Community College EASTREA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Park Lane Primary School And Nursery School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| New Road Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.