29,869TOTAL POPULATION
12,734HOUSEHOLDS
5.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PE15 POSTCODE REGION

Peterborough (PE15)

The PE15 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 1077 individual postcodes.

There are 40 electoral wards in the PE15 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the Fenland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in PE15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PE15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


PE15 is a postcode district in the Peterborough district, England. It only covers parts of the city of Peterborough, specifically the area to the north and west of the city centre.

The postcode has a population of around 14,500, and is made up of mostly residential homes. It is a diverse area, with a mix of terraced homes, semis, and large detached houses. There is also a military housing area, as well as a number of private and commercial properties.

Within the PE15 district, there is a large industrial estate that includes warehouses, offices, and retail outlets. The area also has a number of schools, including primary and secondary, and a college. The nearest shopping centre is the Queensgate Centre.

The area has a number of parks, including the Watergall Urban Nature Reserve, which is popular with local wildlife enthusiasts. There are a number of transport links in the area, including buses, the train station, and the A1/A47 roads.

PE15 is generally a safe and secure district, with low crime levels. It is well-connected to the rest of the city and the surrounding area, and has good access to amenities and leisure activities. It has a diverse population, making it a popular area with a range of ages and backgrounds.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in PE15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PE15Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

PE15 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.

Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.

Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodePE15
Postal TownPeterborough
MSOA NameFenland 005
LSOA NameFenland 005A
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityFenland
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

PE15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PE15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Badgeney
Benwick
Chainbridge
Chatteris
Christchurch
Coldham
Doddington
Eastwood End
Eldernell
Flood's Ferry
Forty Foot (Vermuden's Drain)
Guyhirn
Hook
Horseway
Iron Bridge
Knight's End
Little London
Manea
March
Middle Level Main Drain
Norwoodside
Old Bedford River
Oxlode
Peas Hill
Purls Bridge
Pymoor (Pymore)
Pymore (Pymoor)
Ring's End
Stonea
Swingbrow
Thorney Toll
Three Holes
Tipps End
Town End
Turves
Cambridgeshire
Twenty Foot River
Upwell
Vermuden's Drain (Forty Foot)
Westry
Wimblington
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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