Peterborough Demographic

Country: England|Region: East of England|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Peterborough

Peterborough is a moderately populated area with small-town density in East of England, home to 223,655 residents with a density of 651 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 21.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.9 years (-3.8 above) the UK average.

Population223,655▲ 2,372 (1.1%)
Area343 km²
Density651
Median Age36.9-3.8 on UK avg age
Female112,99150.5%
Male110,66449.5%
Births2,5381.1%
Deaths1,6850.8%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 21.3%
Religion share in Peterborough
Ethnic official statistics in Peterborough
EthnicShare
White
75.4%
Asian
14.3%
Black
4.1%
Mixed
3.5%
Other Group
2.7%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Peterborough
StatusShare
Married
43.8%
Never Married
37.9%
Divorced
10.2%
Widowed
5.4%
Separated
2.7%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Peterborough
TenureShare
Owns
55.5%
Private Rented
24.4%
Social Rented
18.6%
Shared Ownership
1.4%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Peterborough
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
81.7%
Disabled Limited
10.4%
Disabled Lot
7.9%
Total100%