Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PE1 1LX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

620

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Avg Age

33

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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: PE1 1LX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE1 1LX — age 33, 22% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PE1 1LX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Boroughbury in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE1 1LX offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime rates are high (335 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 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00171268 (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 1LX. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian45.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
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 1LX are high at 335 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 offences596
Anti-social behaviour277
Shoplifting249
Public order168
Other theft100

school Local Schools

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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.4 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils0.8 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Drive Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.2 km
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede

Good437 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

127 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.7 km
  • JP Butcher0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats0.8 km
  • + 122 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Fratelli0.7 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.5 km
  • Higgsy’s0.5 km
  • Deannahs Diner0.2 km
  • Westward Bowls Club1.0 km
  • + 90 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Rico's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Chicken Palace0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Megabite0.0 km
  • 2 Tasty0.2 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Blind Tiger0.3 km
  • The Burghley Club0.6 km
  • Charters0.9 km
  • The College Arms0.3 km
  • The Stone Works0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Rose Marie Guest House0.8 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.3 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.3 km
  • Whittlesea9.3 km
  • Stamford17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.3 km