PE1 1LT is an up-and-coming urban area on King Street, 0.2km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE1 1LT 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (570 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 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00187627 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, PE1 1LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, PE1 1LT.
206
35
£ 41,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE1 1LT 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, PE1 1LT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE1 1LT. 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
Economic Activity
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 1LT are high at 570 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
West Town Primary Academy
Bishop Creighton Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Richard Barnes Academy
Brewster Avenue Infant School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.4 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- JP Butcher0.3 km
- Majestic Wine0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.8 km
- Rose Marie Guest House0.9 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.3 km
- The Bull Hotel0.3 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Bewiched Coffee1.0 km
- Fratelli0.4 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.2 km
- Higgsy’s0.3 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Bun Time0.9 km
- Curryland0.9 km
- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Ming Garden0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.8 km
- The Peacock0.9 km
- Yard of Ale0.8 km
- Blind Tiger0.0 km
- The Burghley Club0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Superstore0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.4 km
- Whittlesea9.1 km
- Stamford17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE11LT · Data under Open Government Licence