PE1 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
The people who live in PE1 1BA are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (499 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00187622 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE1 1BA.
119
30
£ 41,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE1 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Average age 30, 63% renting. PE1 1BA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1BA. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE1 1BA are high at 499 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishop Creighton Academy
West Town Primary Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Richard Barnes Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Old Fletton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.2 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- JP Butcher0.2 km
- Majestic Wine0.1 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.6 km
- Queensgate Hotel1.0 km
- Rose Marie Guest House1.0 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- The Bull Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Bewiched Coffee0.8 km
- Fratelli0.2 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.1 km
- Higgsy’s0.1 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.7 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Superstore0.2 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Bun Time0.7 km
- Curryland0.7 km
- Happy Valley0.7 km
- Ming Garden0.7 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Coalheavers Arms1.0 km
- Palmerston Arms0.7 km
- The Peacock0.7 km
- Yard of Ale0.7 km
- Blind Tiger0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.0 km
- Stamford18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11BA · Data under Open Government Licence