High Street is in Bury, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE26 2NQ 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 High Street, Bury, Huntingdon, PE26 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE26 2NZ, PE26 2QZ, PE26 2NG, PE26 2LR, PE26 2NR, PE26 2PA, PE26 2LP, PE26 2LS, PE26 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE26 2NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 21.5% | 29.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 44% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 22.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 27.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 95.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 99.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Ramsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ramsey and the 109th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-09-24 | £589,226 |
| Home Close High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,095,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,254,296 |
| Gardene High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2019-06-14 | £505,389 |
| The Gables High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2018-09-24 | £480,747 |
| Millstone High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-05-31 | £575,758 |
PE26 2NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE26 2NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury CofE Primary School Owls End , Bury PE26 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School High Street , Ramsey PE26 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Junior School Station Road , Ramsey PE26 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upwood Primary Academy Ramsey Road , Upwood PE26 2QA | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warboys Primary Academy Humberdale Way , Warboys PE28 2RX | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Activity Limited | Optical Activity Ltd And Index Instruments Ltd Old Station Road | 712 yd | |
| Ramsey Cricket Club | Ramsey Cricket Club, Ramsey Cricket Club Cricketfield Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | Public House, White Lion Upwood Road | 120 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Hall Cricketfield Lane | 941 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Street Record Cricketfield Lane | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Parish Playing Field FORMAL OPEN SPACE EAST OF BURY VILLAGE HALL FORMAL OPEN SPACE EAST OF BURY VILLAGE HALL BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 350 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.