St Marys Avenue is in Wittering, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE8 6EA is located in the Wittering electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Avenue, Wittering, Peterborough, PE8 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE8 6EG, PE8 6ED, PE8 6EN, PE8 6EQ, PE8 6EH, PE8 6EB, PE8 6EE, PE8 6DJ, PE8 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE8 6EA 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.1% | 37.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 35.8% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 19% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 51.1% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 35.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 PE8 6EA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 20.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 30.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 27.2% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 90.5% | 91.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 90.2% | 91.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.7% higher than the Barnack average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Barnack and the 295th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 St Marys Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2024-06-28 | £438,636 |
| 114 St Marys Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2024-03-28 | £300,808 |
| 116 St Marys Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, a newly built property | £349,995 | 2023-12-20 | £353,660 |
| 118 St Marys Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, a newly built property | £375,000 | 2023-12-07 | £378,927 |
| 98 St Marys Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, a newly built property | £857,580 | 2023-09-27 | £831,220 |
PE8 6EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittering Primary School Church Road , Wittering PE8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School School Road , Barnack PE9 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery Barnack Road , Uffington PE9 3AD | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Stop | 9 Townsend Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix | The Phoenix, Townsend Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supafish and Chips | 11b Townsend Road | 870 yd | |
| Cafe Delight & Chinese Takeaway | Cafe Delight, Townsend Road | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wittering Playing Field BURGHLEY | grass pitches | 704 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 | 15.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.