PE1 1FU 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 1FU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (271 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1FU are sourced from Output Area E00078893 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE1 1FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE1 1FU.
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 1FU 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 1FU. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
65 sales · Mean £ 131,461
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE1 1FU are high at 271 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
Richard Barnes Academy
St John Fisher Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- JP Butcher0.4 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Bewiched Coffee0.9 km
- Fratelli0.6 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.5 km
- Higgsy’s0.5 km
- Squirrels Cafe0.9 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- 2 Tasty0.5 km
- Ali's Kebab House0.3 km
- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Blind Tiger0.5 km
- Cavendish0.8 km
- The Burghley Club0.7 km
- Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club0.7 km
- Charters0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
- The Bull Hotel0.3 km
- Rose Marie Guest House0.5 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.8 km
- Whittlesea8.7 km
- Stamford18.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11FU · Data under Open Government Licence