Peterborough
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Situated in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough is a rapidly growing city with a striking cathedral, riverside parks, and a modern shopping core. Surrounding areas feature villages and greenbelt land. The city benefits from excellent transport, including the East Coast Main Line for fast rail services to London, York, and Edinburgh, as well as the A1(M) and A47 for road travel.
Wards in Peterborough
Peterborough is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bretton
- Central
- Dogsthorpe
- East
- Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Gunthorpe
- North
- Park
- Paston and Walton
- Ravensthorpe
- Werrington
- West
Peterborough is a constituency that covers these wards in Peterborough.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 32,867 | 25.28% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,103 | 7.77% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,979 | 14.60% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 27,235 | 20.95% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,744 | 16.73% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,068 | 14.67% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 67,826 | 52.31% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 20,615 | 15.90% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 15,830 | 12.21% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 4,662 | 3.60% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 4,205 | 3.24% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,859 | 2.98% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| African | 3,371 | 2.60% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,251 | 0.96% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,186 | 0.91% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,121 | 0.86% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 954 | 0.74% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 882 | 0.68% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 672 | 0.52% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Irish | 648 | 0.50% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 633 | 0.49% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 573 | 0.44% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 515 | 0.40% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 503 | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 364 | 0.28% | 0.80% | 1.08% |