Fletchers Close is in Ramsey, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE26 1HZ is located in the Ramsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fletchers Close, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 1HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE26 1UU, PE26 1HS, PE26 1GA, PE26 1GB, PE26 1JE, PE26 1QZ, PE26 1GH, PE26 1HP, PE26 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE26 1HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 35.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 37.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 35.2% | -11.8% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 42.3% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 16.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 91.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 82.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 83.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fletchers Close was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% higher than the Ramsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fletchers Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ramsey and the 85th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Fletchers Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-16 | £320,046 |
| 5 Fletchers Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-01 | £310,304 |
| 9 Fletchers Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-08-13 | £335,294 |
| 4 Fletchers Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-04-21 | £318,828 |
| 6 Fletchers Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-05-15 | £314,551 |
PE26 1HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Junior School Station Road , Ramsey PE26 1JA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School High Street , Ramsey PE26 1AD | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury CofE Primary School Owls End , Bury PE26 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upwood Primary Academy Ramsey Road , Upwood PE26 2QA | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashbeach Primary School Ashbeach Drove , Ramsey St Mary's PE26 2TG | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College, Ramsey Abbey Road , PE26 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Whyte Coffee | 28 Great Whyte | 457 yd | |
| Wildfrost | 18 Great Whyte | 536 yd | |
| Leo's Cafe Bistro & Bar | 4 Great Whyte | 589 yd | |
| New China Red | 64 High Street | 601 yd | |
| The Bengal | 72 High Street | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sailor | 43 Great Whyte | 407 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Street Record Cricketfield Lane | 624 yd | |
| The Ale House Kitchen | 65 High Street | 634 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Hall Cricketfield Lane | 652 yd | |
| WBIT Property Ltd T/A The Three Horseshoes | Public House, Three Horseshoes, 50 Little Whyte | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Fish Bar | 37 Great Whyte | 445 yd | |
| Wing Hing Fish Bar | 49 Field Road | 480 yd | |
| Ramsey Kebab & Pizza | Shop, 23 Great Whyte | 510 yd | |
| Wok 'n' Roll | 15 Great Whyte | 540 yd | |
| China Hong | 44 High Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd Neil Way | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Community Junior School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Tom Jones Memorial Fields Mill Lane | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Ramsey Golf Club ABBEY TERRACE | golf | 759 yd |
| Ramsey Cricket Club CRICKETFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.