Census

The city is a changing place

9 things you never knew about Peterborough - as revealed by the 2021 Census

The estimated population of Peterborough is 223,655

The Peterborough neighbourhoods where the most people live

In Longthorpe and Netherton, 39.5% of adults have a degree or other higher qualification, according to the 2021 Census

Peterborough’s 8 brainiest neighbourhoods, based on educational qualifications

Millions of pounds of benefits are believed to have gone unclaimed in Peterborough

Almost £100m of benefits could be unclaimed in Peterborough

The housing strategy will be discussed by full council next month.

More affordable homes to be built in Peterborough

Data from the 2021 Census shows there were 643 single dads in Peterborough with dependent children living with them aged under 16.

More ‘unsupported and isolated’ single dads living in Peterborough

In Peterborough, women made up 58.9% of unpaid carers.

What Census 2021 shows about women in Peterborough

Male learner drivers have been found to be the worst offenders on the road

Male learner drivers found worst offenders on the road

New figures show that one of seven jobseekers and workers in Peterborough do not have any qualifications at all.

New figures reveal the number of jobseekers and workers without qualifications

Census data shows number of people never married rises

There were around 380 veterans over 90 years old in Peterborough as of March 2021.

Census 2021: 6,693 veterans living in Peterborough

More than one in 20 Peterborough residents providing unpaid care, latest census figures reveal.

More than one in 20 Peterborough residents providing unpaid care - Census 2021

Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough faith leaders react as one third of city say they are not religious

The Census figures show that in Paston there were 8,770 people born in the UK (72.1%) and 3,339 overseas arrivals. (27.9%)

The changing make-up of the residents of Peterborough

More than half the households in Peterborough have been described as 'deprived' by officials and are feared will struggle through the winter as the cost of living crisis tightens its grip.

New figures show householders set to struggle through cost of living crisis

The ARU Peterborough University site at Bishop's Road - part of Peterborough changing skyline

Opinion: 'People want to live, work, play in improved city' - Wayne Fitzgerald
Peterborough City Council leader, Wayne Fitzgerald, gives a Town Hall view in his latest column.
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The population of Peterborough has grown by 17.5%.

New figures confirm growth in both Peterborough and Cambridge population

Here's how to spot a fake Census 2021 text - and what to do if you receive one

Those living in England and Wales have just days left to fill out Census 2021 - or risk a £1,000 fine (Photo: Shutterstock)

People in England and Wales have just days left to fill out Census 2021 - or ris...

Census 2021

Peterborough residents still have time to complete census

The Census takes place on Sunday

Peterborough residents reminded to fill in Census this weekend - or face a £1,00...

Everything you need to know about filling out the Census before the deadline (Photo: Shutterstock)

Everything you need to know about filling out the Census before the deadline

The 2021 Census will include two new questions relevant to LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Pride in London)

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time - here’s h...

The last UK census took place in 2011 (Getty Images)

You could be fined £1,000 if you miss the Census deadline - here’s when it’s due

The Census is taking place on March 21

Census 2021 - Why taking part will help improve services in Peterborough

The last UK census took place in 2011 (Getty Images)

The 2021 Census for England and Wales is coming up - this is why it’s compulsory

The census is a survey carried out every ten years by the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)

Census 2021 is recruiting 30,000 people to help with the survey - how to apply Helen Johnson

Northamptonshire's families are being urged to use half-term "as a natural circuit breaker".

How the city council plans to work out the number of new school places needed in...

Here's why the 2021 census could be the last one England and Wales ever have to ...