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.
PRIESTGATE, PE1 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTGATE, PE1 1JA.
119
30
£ 41,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Creighton Academy
West Town Primary Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Richard Barnes Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Asda Superstore0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Bun Time0.8 km
- Curryland0.8 km
- Happy Valley0.7 km
- Ming Garden0.7 km
- + 45 more
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
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Postcode Profile: PE11JA · Data under Open Government Licence