Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1HQ 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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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

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, PE1 1HQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1HQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

Day-to-day life in PE1 1HQ has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (592 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 1HQ 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 1HQ. 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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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 1HQ are high at 592 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 offences516
Shoplifting338
Anti-social behaviour293
Public order198
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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 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

100 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.2 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • JP Butcher0.0 km
  • Majestic Wine0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • + 95 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.7 km
  • Queensgate Hotel1.0 km
  • Rose Marie Guest House0.9 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.7 km
  • Fratelli0.2 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.1 km
  • Higgsy’s0.1 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.7 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Bun Time0.7 km
  • Curryland0.7 km
  • Happy Valley0.8 km
  • Ming Garden0.8 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.8 km
  • The Peacock0.7 km
  • Yard of Ale0.8 km
  • Blind Tiger0.3 km
  • The Burghley Club1.0 km
  • + 16 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

  • Peterborough0.7 km
  • Whittlesea8.8 km
  • Stamford18.2 km