Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PRIESTGATE, PE1 1JN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

206

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Avg Age

35

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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 1JN 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in PE1 1JN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

PE1 1JN is an up-and-coming urban area on Priestgate, 0.1km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE1 1JN 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (455 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 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00187627 (shared with 112 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 1JN. 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

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near PE1 1JN are high at 455 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 offences517
Shoplifting338
Anti-social behaviour279
Public order198
Other theft104

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 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 pupils1.1 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
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • JP Butcher0.1 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • + 98 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 Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.7 km
  • Fratelli0.2 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.1 km
  • Higgsy’s0.0 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.7 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.8 km
  • The Peacock0.7 km
  • Yard of Ale0.8 km
  • Blind Tiger0.2 km
  • The Burghley Club1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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