Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PRIESTGATE, PE1 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTGATE, PE1 1JA.

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Population

119

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE1 1JA 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 63% private renter occupancy, PE1 1JA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

PE1 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Priestgate, 0.2km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE1 1JA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (456 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00187622 (shared with 36 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 1JA. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian30.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Flat

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PE1 1JA are high at 456 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 offences486
Shoplifting338
Anti-social behaviour271
Public order190
Other theft99

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.8 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.0 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils1.1 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.2 km
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede

Good437 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.2 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • JP Butcher0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • + 98 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.7 km
  • Rose Marie Guest House0.9 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.4 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.8 km
  • Fratelli0.2 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.1 km
  • Higgsy’s0.1 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.8 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bun Time0.8 km
  • Curryland0.8 km
  • Happy Valley0.7 km
  • Ming Garden0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.7 km
  • The Peacock0.7 km
  • Yard of Ale0.7 km
  • Blind Tiger0.2 km
  • The Burghley Club1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.5 km
  • Whittlesea9.0 km
  • Stamford18.1 km