Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE1 1FW.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in PE1 1FW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PE1 1FW 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 1FW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (213 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 1FW are sourced from Output Area E00078893 (shared with 31 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 1FW. 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

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1FW are high at 213 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.

Violence and sexual offences476
Anti-social behaviour263
Public order117
Criminal damage and arson77
Shoplifting74

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.7 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils0.7 km
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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NeneGate

Good1.1 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Drive Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.2 km
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St John Fisher Catholic High School

Good801 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Mansfield Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Delichef at Kings Catherdral School0.7 km
  • Servest at Tesco Metro0.3 km
  • Bijou0.6 km
  • Ralphy’s0.4 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

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 Food0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Retailers - Other

113 nearby
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Bals Food & Wine Store0.2 km
  • Dominion Christian Connections Church0.3 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Kerry Louise Cosmetics0.6 km
  • + 108 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.8 km
  • Travelodge Peterborough Central Hotel0.1 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Angels0.2 km
  • Bumble Inn0.5 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.7 km
  • The Met Lounge0.6 km
  • Geneva Bar0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.8 km
  • Whittlesea8.7 km
  • Stamford18.3 km