Eastrea Road is in Eastrea, Peterborough and in Fenland district. PE7 2AR is located in the Whittlesey East & Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastrea Road, Eastrea, Peterborough, PE7 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 2EH, PE7 2AW, PE7 2AT, PE7 2AN, PE7 2AX, PE7 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 2AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 PE7 2AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 15.1% | 24.4% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 58.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.5% | 32.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 44.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 15.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 24% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 20.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
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 | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastrea Road was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the March West & Benwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastrea Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in March West & Benwick and the 35th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-24 | £389,485 |
| 402 Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-17 | £245,104 |
| 405 Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-10-01 | £149,428 |
| 407 Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2021-09-27 | £198,499 |
| 405 Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-11-30 | £134,857 |
PE7 2AR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE7 2AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary & Nursery School New Road , Whittlesey PE7 1SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Park Lane , Whittlesey PE7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,555 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 Aqua Shack | Dive In Centre, Gildenburgh Water | 932 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.