Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1HJ 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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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

PE1 1HJ is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1HJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE1 1HJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (492 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 1HJ 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 1HJ. 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 1HJ are high at 492 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences520
Shoplifting338
Anti-social behaviour282
Public order197
Other theft102

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.1 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils1.2 km
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede

Good437 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.2 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • JP Butcher0.1 km
  • Majestic Wine0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • + 101 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.8 km
  • Rose Marie Guest House0.8 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.7 km
  • Fratelli0.2 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.1 km
  • Higgsy’s0.1 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.7 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Bun Time0.8 km
  • Curryland0.8 km
  • Happy Valley0.8 km
  • Ming Garden0.8 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.8 km
  • The Peacock0.7 km
  • Yard of Ale0.8 km
  • Blind Tiger0.3 km
  • The Burghley Club0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.6 km
  • Whittlesea8.9 km
  • Stamford18.2 km