PE1 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Boroughbury 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.
Day-to-day life in PE1 1DE has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (296 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00171261 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE1 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE1 1DE.
468
31
£ 41,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE1 1DE is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1DE. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE1 1DE are high at 296 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Beeches Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
West Town Primary Academy
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Richard Barnes Academy
Queen's Drive Infant School
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.8 km
- JP Butcher0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.9 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Fratelli0.8 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.6 km
- Higgsy’s0.6 km
- Deannahs Diner0.2 km
- WRVS Community Corner0.1 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Rico's Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Chicken Palace0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Megabite0.3 km
- 2 Tasty0.2 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Blind Tiger0.5 km
- Cavendish0.7 km
- The Burghley Club0.4 km
- Charters0.9 km
- The College Arms0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Rose Marie Guest House0.5 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
- The Bull Hotel0.2 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.6 km
- Whittlesea9.0 km
- Stamford18.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11DE · Data under Open Government Licence