PE1 1GY is an up-and-coming urban area on Broadway, 0.2km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE1 1GY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (392 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% year-on-year. 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 1GY are sourced from Output Area E00187627 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, PE1 1GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, PE1 1GY.
206
35
£ 41,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE1 1GY 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 1GY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1GY. The average age is 35.1. 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
£ 156,000
22 sales · Mean £ 157,386
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE1 1GY are high at 392 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
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Queen's Drive Infant School
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storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Mansfield Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Delichef at Kings Catherdral School0.8 km
- Madina Curry & Kebab House0.7 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Steps Cafe0.8 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Wei Fung Chinese0.9 km
- Alivels0.6 km
- Anta’s Kitchen0.7 km
- Gold shish Meze bar and grill0.2 km
- Golden Cod0.5 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- A2Z Food & Wine Centre0.6 km
- Afromax Ltd0.8 km
- Al-Qibla Food Store0.4 km
- Arshads Supermarket0.7 km
- Asia Mini Market Limited0.6 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Geneva Bar0.3 km
- The Sportsman0.7 km
- FortyTwo0.1 km
- O'Neills0.2 km
- The Ostrich Inn0.2 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge Peterborough Central Hotel0.4 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
- The Bull Hotel0.1 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.6 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.6 km
- Whittlesea8.9 km
- Stamford18.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11GY · Data under Open Government Licence