Harrison Way is in St Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 4YA is located in the St Ives South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrison Way, St Ives, PE27 4YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 5JQ, PE27 5JJ, PE27 5JU, PE27 5JT, PE27 5JS, PE27 5JX, PE27 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 4YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 39% | 36.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 38.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 45.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 38.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 50.3% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 9.9% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 81.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 86.8% | 75.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 76.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 11.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Way was 393.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 379.4% higher than the St Ives South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrison Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Ives South and the 11th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunts Sailing Club Harrison Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-07 | £277,809 |
PE27 4YA 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering | Grant Hall Parsons Green | 432 yd | |
| rad.ish food services limited | Si One, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England | 500 yd | |
| Subway | 5, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 530 yd | |
| Subway | 3, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 540 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsh Harrier | 2 Needingworth Road | 739 yd | |
| The White Hart | Public House, White Hart Sheep Market | 740 yd | |
| The Swan and Angel | 8 Market Hill | 789 yd | |
| D & L Hospitality Ltd | Public House, Royal Oak, 13 Crown Street | 841 yd | |
| The Snug | Unit 3, The Mill Free Church Passage | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 6, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 503 yd | |
| Eric's St Ives Ltd | 5, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 530 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Library Row, Library Row Station Road | 587 yd | |
| Cyprus Kitchen | Cyprus Kitchen The Quadrant | 618 yd | |
| Dragon Boat | Dragon Boat Cafe And Fish Bar, 1, Carlisle Terrace The Quadrant | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | W M Morrison Supermarket Needingworth Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warners Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Optimum Gym (Closed) Market Hill | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Westfield Junior School RAMSEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club NEEDINGWORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEEDINGWORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEEDINGWORTH ROAD | golf | 970 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.