Oilmills Road is in Pondersbridge, Huntingdon and in Fenland district. PE26 2TR is located in the Whittlesey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oilmills Road, Pondersbridge, Huntingdon, PE26 2TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE26 2TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE26 2TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 30.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 51.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 46.4% | 46.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 21.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 21% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 17.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oilmills Road was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the March West & Benwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oilmills Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in March West & Benwick and the 126th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 761 Oilmills Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2017-07-07 | £313,306 |
| 638 Oilmills Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-07-20 | £497,544 |
| 638 Oilmills Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-03-20 | £455,660 |
PE26 2TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE26 2TR 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashbeach Primary School Ashbeach Drove , Ramsey St Mary's PE26 2TG | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.