Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1FU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

505

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, PE1 1FU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PE1 1FU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE1 1FU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime rates are high (271 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1FU are sourced from Output Area E00078893 (shared with 31 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 1FU. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

65 sales · Mean £ 131,461

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

Crime rates near PE1 1FU are high at 271 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences490
Anti-social behaviour262
Public order142
Shoplifting136
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils0.8 km
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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NeneGate

Good1.1 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils1.3 km
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St John Fisher Catholic High School

Good801 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • JP Butcher0.4 km
  • Majestic Wine0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Bewiched Coffee0.9 km
  • Fratelli0.6 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.5 km
  • Higgsy’s0.5 km
  • Squirrels Cafe0.9 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Rico's Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • 2 Tasty0.5 km
  • Ali's Kebab House0.3 km
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Blind Tiger0.5 km
  • Cavendish0.8 km
  • The Burghley Club0.7 km
  • Gildenburgh Adults Mess Club0.7 km
  • Charters0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.8 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • Rose Marie Guest House0.5 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.8 km
  • Whittlesea8.7 km
  • Stamford18.3 km