PE1 1DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE1 1DY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% 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 (372 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00187620 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, PE1 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, PE1 1DY.
279
34
£ 41,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE1 1DY 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
PE1 1DY is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, 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 1DY. The average age is 34.4. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE1 1DY are high at 372 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
Bishop Creighton Academy
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
West Town Primary Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Old Fletton Primary School
Richard Barnes Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.1 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- JP Butcher0.2 km
- Majestic Wine0.3 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.5 km
- Queensgate Hotel0.7 km
- Aragon House Hotel1.0 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
- The Bull Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Bewiched Coffee0.5 km
- Fratelli0.1 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.2 km
- Higgsy’s0.2 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.5 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Superstore0.1 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Bun Time0.5 km
- Curryland0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Ming Garden0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Coalheavers Arms0.8 km
- Palmerston Arms0.6 km
- The Peacock0.5 km
- Yard of Ale0.6 km
- Blind Tiger0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.8 km
- Whittlesea8.8 km
- Stamford18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11DY · Data under Open Government Licence