Skylark Place is in St Ives, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 5DL is located in the Hemingford Grey & Houghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skylark Place, St Ives, Huntingdon, PE27 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 5DQ, PE27 5DH, PE27 5DW, PE27 5DJ, PE27 5DR, PE27 5NJ, PE27 5EZ, PE27 5EX, PE27 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 5DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 38% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 36.7% | -15.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 62.9% | 48.8% | -14.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 14.9% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 32.1% | -7.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 88.2% | 86.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 86% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skylark Place was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Fenstanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skylark Place has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fenstanton and the 231st lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 Skylark Place, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2025-02-24 | £330,103 |
| 2 Skylark Place, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-07 | £380,453 |
| 6 Skylark Place, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-07-21 | £356,834 |
| 9 Skylark Place, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-04-28 | £323,017 |
| 3 Skylark Place, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2022-03-25 | £362,963 |
PE27 5DL 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 | 197 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford Grey Primary School St Ives Road , Hemingford Grey PE28 9DU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School School Lane , Fenstanton PE28 9JR | 2out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 2,638 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 | 1,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnawtybites Coffee Shop Ltd | Unit 1, The Grey House, 36B Marsh Lane | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daintree Green DAINTREE WAY | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School ST. IVES ROAD | grass pitches | 920 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.