PE1 1FQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE1 1FQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime rates are high (219 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 1FQ are sourced from Output Area E00078893 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE1 1FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE1 1FQ.
505
32
£ 41,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, PE1 1FQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1FQ. The average age is 32.5. 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: 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 1FQ are high at 219 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
The Beeches Primary School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
West Town Primary Academy
NeneGate
Queen's Drive Infant School
Richard Barnes Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Mansfield Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Delichef at Kings Catherdral School0.7 km
- Servest at Tesco Metro0.2 km
- Bijou0.5 km
- Ralphy’s0.4 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Wei Fung Chinese0.7 km
- Flames at My Peri Peri (charcoal grill)0.2 km
- Mr Toppings0.6 km
- Pizza Town at Down Town Peri0.5 km
- VIP Fast Food0.2 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Argos0.5 km
- Bals Food & Wine Store0.2 km
- Dominion Christian Connections Church0.2 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Kerry Louise Cosmetics0.6 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.7 km
- Travelodge Peterborough Central Hotel0.2 km
- Rose Marie Guest House0.4 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Angels0.1 km
- Bumble Inn0.4 km
- The Brewery Tap0.6 km
- The Met Lounge0.5 km
- Geneva Bar0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.8 km
- Whittlesea8.8 km
- Stamford18.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11FQ · Data under Open Government Licence