Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

RIVERGATE, PE1 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERGATE, PE1 1EN.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE1 1EN 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, PE1 1EN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE1 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Rivergate, 0.4km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE1 1EN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00187620 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1EN. 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

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian39.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PE1 1EN are high at 372 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour266
Violence and sexual offences248
Shoplifting150
Public order120
Other theft56

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.9 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils1.2 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils1.3 km
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Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.1 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • JP Butcher0.3 km
  • Majestic Wine0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.5 km
  • Queensgate Hotel0.7 km
  • Aragon House Hotel0.9 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.4 km
  • Fratelli0.1 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.3 km
  • Higgsy’s0.3 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.4 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Superstore0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Bun Time0.4 km
  • Curryland0.4 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Ming Garden0.6 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Coalheavers Arms0.8 km
  • Palmerston Arms0.6 km
  • The Peacock0.4 km
  • Yard of Ale0.6 km
  • Blind Tiger0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.9 km
  • Whittlesea8.7 km
  • Stamford18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.5 km