Bens Close, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1UZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE7 1UZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	52.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	47.2%	47.3%	0.1%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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	17.7%	32.3%	14.6%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	46.7%	-9.1%	44.2%	2.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.5%	7%	0.5%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	16.5%	12.7%	-3.8%	6.1%	6.6%

Health

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	37.1%	37.8%	0.7%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	28.1%	39.2%	11.1%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	26.6%	17.3%	-9.3%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	7.1%	3.6%	-3.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 1UZ this area, 33.9% 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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.5%	33.9%	-14.6%	18.2%	15.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	11.7%	-1.7%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	11.7%	-2.6%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.5%	3.9%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	15.7%	7.9%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	8.2%	15.7%	7.5%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	5.2%	4.8%	-0.4%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.8%	96.7%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.3%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	95.5%	93.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.9%	5.1%	3.2%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.8%	76.7%	-9.9%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	29.6%	13.5%	16.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	59.6%	46.2%	13.4%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Bens Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bens Close was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% higher than the Whittlesey East & Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bens Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages and the 140th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE7 1UZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bens Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fenland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bens Close, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1UZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE7 1UZ

Average Price
£361,113

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£361,113

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bens Close

Average Price
£354,979

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£354,979

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bens CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Bens Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2019-09-10	£271,289
1 Bens Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2013-12-06	£417,707
3 Bens Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property	£237,500	2008-08-01	£375,940

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE7 1UZ

Employment

PE7 1UZ 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 1UZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	718 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Road Primary & Nursery School New Road , Whittlesey PE7 1SZ	2out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP	3out of 4	4,112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	827 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Vision Fitness	The Manor Centre, Station Road	158 yd
The Milky Bar	2 Angel House, Eastgate	286 yd
Vesuvio	1 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey	347 yd
Sonargaon Tandoori	13 Market Place, Whittlesey	354 yd
Sunshine Cafe	2 - 3 Market Place, Whittlesey	354 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Childers	1A Station Road, Whittlesey	233 yd
Quinns Bar	Quinns, 24 Market Street	455 yd
Black Bull	20 Market Street, Whittlesey	455 yd
The New Crown Pub	58 High Causeway, Whittlesey	637 yd
The Boat Inn	2 Ramsey Road, Whittlesey	655 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rambo's Best Kebab House	4 - 5 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey	136 yd
Buffet Masters	1A Station Road, Whittlesey	233 yd
Friar Tuck	6 Lovells Centre, Blunts Lane	419 yd
Domino's Pizza	6 Queen Street, Whittlesey	425 yd
Munch Box	7 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey	439 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre	1 - 2 Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane	419 yd
The Co Op Group	Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane	419 yd
Lincolnshire Cooperative	14 West End, Whittlesey	978 yd

Sport

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	185 yd
New Road Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	751 yd
Sir Harry Smith Community College EASTREA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	776 yd
Park Lane Primary School And Nursery School PARK LANE	grass pitches	855 yd
New Road Ground (Closed) New Road	grass pitches	881 yd
Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-198 194-198 STATION ROAD	indoor bowls	982 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.