Anson Close is in Upwood, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE26 2PL is located in the Warboys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Close, Upwood, Huntingdon, PE26 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE26 2PU, PE26 2PY, PE26 2PX, PE26 2PZ, PE26 2PT, PE26 2PS, PE26 2PP, PE26 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE26 2PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 41.8% | 40.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 38.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 49.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PE26 2PL this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 27.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 30.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.4% | 93% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Close was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Hemingford Grey & Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hemingford Grey & Houghton and the 282nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Anson Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-29 | £398,119 |
| 3 Anson Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-15 | £260,000 |
| 4 Anson Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-11-18 | £288,230 |
| 4 Anson Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2016-12-02 | £269,207 |
| 8 Anson Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-01-21 | £301,154 |
PE26 2PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upwood Primary Academy Ramsey Road , Upwood PE26 2QA | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury CofE Primary School Owls End , Bury PE26 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School High Street , Ramsey PE26 1AD | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Junior School Station Road , Ramsey PE26 1JA | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warboys Primary Academy Humberdale Way , Warboys PE28 2RX | 3out of 4 | 4,945 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 | 3,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upwood Primary Academy RAMSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 593 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.