Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1LF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1LF 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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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PE1 1LF is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 63% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1LF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (629 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 1LF 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 1LF. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near PE1 1LF are high at 629 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 offences497
Shoplifting348
Anti-social behaviour290
Public order192
Other theft98

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.9 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.2 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.3 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • JP Butcher0.3 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • + 97 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.7 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.4 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.9 km
  • Fratelli0.3 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.2 km
  • Higgsy’s0.2 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.8 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Superstore0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Bun Time0.8 km
  • Curryland0.8 km
  • Happy Valley0.7 km
  • Ming Garden0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.7 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • Yard of Ale0.7 km
  • Blind Tiger0.1 km
  • Charters0.5 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.4 km
  • Whittlesea9.2 km
  • Stamford17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km
  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.5 km
  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.5 km