Charles Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 2RG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.4%	49.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.6%	50.2%	1.6%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 2RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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	16.5%	22.1%	5.6%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	66.2%	61.8%	-4.4%	44.2%	17.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.9%	6.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	10%	6.6%	-3.4%	6.1%	0.5%

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	40.2%	35.4%	-4.8%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	39.5%	46.8%	7.3%	33.6%	13.2%
Fair health	15.4%	14.1%	-1.3%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.5%	22.8%	1.3%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	11%	-0.9%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	15.4%	-4.2%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	11%	2.9%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	15.8%	1.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	21.7%	0.9%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	99%	95.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.3%	3%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	95.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Charles Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Road was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Whittlesey East & Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Charles Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages and the 16th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 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 2RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Charles Road are based on 32 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 Charles Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE7 2RG

Average Price
£317,378

Semi-Detached
£308,626

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£319,566

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Charles Road

Average Price
£320,714

Semi-Detached
£293,796

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£324,559

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Charles Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Charles Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-02-17	£267,115
30 Charles Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-12-21	£321,847
28 Charles Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£428,000	2022-09-16	£395,143
34 Charles Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-08-16	£259,236
14 Charles Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2018-10-29	£326,961

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE7 2RG

Employment

PE7 2RG 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 2RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	83
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	22
Construction	18
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	627 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ	3out of 4	755 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Park Lane , Whittlesey PE7 1JB	3out of 4	1,498 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP	3out of 4	3,279 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	480 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
The Aqua Shack	Dive In Centre, Gildenburgh Water	572 yd
New Vision Fitness	The Manor Centre, Station Road	831 yd
The Railway	139 Station Road, Whittlesey	840 yd
The Milky Bar	2 Angel House, Eastgate	893 yd
Vesuvio	1 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Straw Bear	103 Drybread Road, Whittlesey	907 yd
Childers	1A Station Road, Whittlesey	956 yd
Whittlesey Bowls Club	194 - 198 Station Road, Whittlesey	1,069 yd
Whittlesey Indoor Bowls	194 - 198 Station Road, Whittlesey	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainbow House Chinese Take Away	51 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey	611 yd
Friar Tuck	6 Lovells Centre, Blunts Lane	928 yd
Buffet Masters	1A Station Road, Whittlesey	956 yd
Rambo's Best Kebab House	4 - 5 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey	977 yd
Munch Box	7 Causeway Mews, Whittlesey	1,023 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods Limited - Causeway Centre	1 - 2 Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane		928 yd
The Co Op Group	Causeway Centre, Blunts Lane		928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Road Ground (Closed) New Road	grass pitches	193 yd
New Road Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	239 yd
Sir Harry Smith Community College EASTREA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	580 yd
Manor Leisure Centre MANOR LEISURE CENTRE MANOR LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,001 yd
Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-198 194-198 STATION ROAD	indoor bowls	1,029 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	29.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.