Poppy Close is in Ramsey St Marys, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE26 2UU is located in the Ramsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poppy Close, Ramsey St Marys, Huntingdon, PE26 2UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE26 2UT, PE26 2UW, PE26 2UP, PE26 2UX, PE26 2US, PE26 2UY, PE26 2SY, PE26 2TG, PE26 2SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE26 2UU 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE26 2UU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 22.1% | 31.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 52.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 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 | 51.9% | 41.9% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 41.4% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.5% | 18.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.5% | 13.1% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.4% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.7% | 93.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Close was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Ramsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poppy Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ramsey and the 174th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Poppy Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2021-06-30 | £235,436 |
| 5 Poppy Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-12-20 | £245,828 |
| 7 Poppy Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2010-04-23 | £412,926 |
| 3 Poppy Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-04-15 | £266,884 |
| 5 Poppy Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2007-08-03 | £276,712 |
PE26 2UU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 2UU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Junior School Station Road , Ramsey PE26 1JA | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School High Street , Ramsey PE26 1AD | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.