Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Peterborough

Peterborough (E06000031) is a local authority district in East of England. The district's population of 215,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 87th largest in England and Wales. Peterborough saw a population increase of 17.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Peterborough

Population

215,700
people in 2021
87th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+17.5%
more people than 2011
6th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Peterborough
  • England and Wales
+64%
1981
2021

Density

628
people per square km
165th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Peterborough
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Peterborough
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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