Greenfields is in St Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 5HH is located in the St Ives South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2017-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenfields, St Ives, PE27 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 5WZ, PE27 5HB, PE27 5EX, PE27 5HA, PE27 5BQ, PE27 5NG, PE27 5DJ, PE27 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 5HH 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 | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 31% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 48.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 50.5% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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.
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 45.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 90% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 88.1% | 86.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 86.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfields was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Fenstanton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenfields has the 8th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fenstanton and the 198th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Poplars Greenfields, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-02 | £300,599 |
| 5 Poplars Greenfields, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2017-04-03 | £261,815 |
| 4 Poplars Greenfields, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £309,995 | 2017-03-24 | £355,934 |
PE27 5HH 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School School Lane , Fenstanton PE28 9JR | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 2,636 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 | 1,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monal Indian Cuisine Ltd | 1 Wellington Street | 1,073 yd | |
| Amore | 4 The Quay | 1,077 yd | |
| River Tea Rooms | Flat 1, The Manor House Bridge Street | 1,088 yd | |
| Zzohanna | 8 Manor Mews | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masonic Lodge | 2 Wellington Street | 1,034 yd | |
| The Oliver Cromwell | Public House, Oliver Cromwell, 13 Wellington Street | 1,062 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 | 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.