Buckles Gardens is in Whittlesey, Peterborough and in Fenland district. PE7 1NS is located in the Whittlesey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckles Gardens, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 1SL, PE7 1TB, PE7 1SG, PE7 1SJ, PE7 1SH, PE7 1PX, PE7 1SN, PE7 1SQ, PE7 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 1NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 56.3% | 50% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 43.7% | 50% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 27.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.4% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 9.7% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 41% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 44% | 38.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 16.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 PE7 1NS this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 33.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckles Gardens was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.6% higher than the Whittlesey East & Villages average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buckles Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages and the 79th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Buckles Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2021-05-14 | £211,115 |
| 5 Buckles Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1998-02-20 | £138,900 |
| 3 Buckles Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-08-05 | £298,710 |
| 3 Buckles Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £60,000 | 1997-03-27 | £308,667 |
| 1 Buckles Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1996-12-06 | £308,667 |
PE7 1NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE7 1NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Park Lane , Whittlesey PE7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School New Road , Whittlesey PE7 1SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP | 3out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milky Bar | 2 Angel House, Eastgate | 357 yd | |
| Vesuvio | 1 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey | 442 yd | |
| New Vision Fitness | The Manor Centre, Station Road | 499 yd | |
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 13 Market Place, Whittlesey | 549 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 2 - 3 Market Place, Whittlesey | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childers | 1A Station Road, Whittlesey | 438 yd | |
| The New Crown Pub | 58 High Causeway, Whittlesey | 571 yd | |
| Quinns Bar | Quinns, 24 Market Street | 626 yd | |
| Black Bull | 20 Market Street, Whittlesey | 626 yd | |
| Whittlesey Conservative Club | 34 Whitmore Street, Whittlesey | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow House Chinese Take Away | 51 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey | 96 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 6 Lovells Centre, Blunts Lane | 386 yd | |
| Buffet Masters | 1A Station Road, Whittlesey | 438 yd | |
| Munch Box | 7 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey | 480 yd | |
| Rar Rar's | 4 Lovells Court, High Causeway | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre | 1 - 2 Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane | 386 yd | |
| The Co Op Group | Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Harry Smith Community College EASTREA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| New Road Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Manor Leisure Centre MANOR LEISURE CENTRE MANOR LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| New Road Ground (Closed) New Road | grass pitches | 662 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.