Ouse Road is in St. Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 3FT is located in the St Ives East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ouse Road, St. Ives, PE27 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 3FG, PE27 3FD, PE27 3WN, PE27 3EY, PE27 3FE, PE27 3FJ, PE27 3FQ, PE27 3DY, PE27 3WT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 3FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 41.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 39.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 56.3% | 50.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 12.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 13.6% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 31% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 88.4% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 84.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ouse Road was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the St Ives East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ouse Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Ives East and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ouse Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2024-08-30 | £261,393 |
| 32 Ouse Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-15 | £218,261 |
| 25 Ouse Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-10 | £303,758 |
| 43 Ouse Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2024-03-28 | £230,720 |
| 22 Ouse Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2021-10-29 | £298,743 |
PE27 3FT 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School Cambridge Square , Wyton-on-the-Hill PE28 2JB | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ivo Academy High Leys , PE27 6RR | 3out of 4 | 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church | 116 Waveney Road | 332 yd | |
| All Saints Church | All Saints Church Green End | 664 yd | |
| Acushnet Europe Ltd | 10 Caxton Road | 676 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 80 Ramsey Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywain | The Haywain Constable Road | 482 yd | |
| Seven Wives | The Seven Wives, The Seven Wives Ramsey Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foodie Corner | 5, Burleigh Hill Centre Constable Road | 384 yd | |
| St Ives Fish & Chips | 13 Kings Hedges | 655 yd | |
| George's | 1 Lorna Court | 1,035 yd | |
| Pig-Cassos | Public House, The Seven Wives Ramsey Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative | 1, Burleigh Hill Centre Constable Road | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatfields Primary School WHEATFIELDS | grass pitches | 322 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.