The people who live, work and study here have changed dramatically over the years – as have the buildings and businesses based here.
But do you know what the city’s population looks like – the average age, the religion, the number of people who have been married or in a civil partnership?
Data from the 2021 Census revealed all this and more – so here, according to data from that exercise, is 9 things about Peterborough you never knew.
You can see how well you know Peterborough by visiting https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/articles/playthecensus2021quizhowwelldoyouknowyourarea/2022-12-02#E06000031
5. Country of birth
In 2021, 69.8% of Peterborough residents reported their country of birth as England. Poland was second on the list with 3.9 per cent of people listing it as their country of birth. Lithuania was third, with 3.6 per cent. Photo: kieferpix - stock.adobe.com
6. Home ownership
55.5 per cent of households were classified as owns outright or with a mortgage or loan. 18.6 per cent were social housing, while 24.4 per cent were private rents Photo: vxnaghiyev - stock.adobe.com
7. Religion
46.3 per cent of people said they identified as Christian. 32.5 per cent said they have 'no religion.' 12.2 per cent identified as Muslim. Hindus made up 1.8 per cent, with Sikhs, Jewish, Buddhist and 'other' all making up less than one per cent each. (5.8 per cent did not answer the question). Photo: PT
8. Employment
58.9 per cent of people were 'Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment.' 3.2 per cent were 'Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed.' 17.3 per cent were 'Economically inactive: Retired.' Photo: peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com