Farthing Lane is in St. Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 5JJ is located in the St Ives South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farthing Lane, St. Ives, PE27 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 5JT, PE27 5JQ, PE27 5JS, PE27 5JU, PE27 4YA, PE27 5JX, PE27 5QQ, PE27 5QH, PE27 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE27 5JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.6% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 44.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.8% | 43.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 17% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 41.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 85.4% | 82.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 83% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farthing Lane was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the St Ives South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farthing Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Ives South and the 154th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Farthing Court Farthing Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-10-17 | £202,000 |
| 9 Farthing Court Farthing Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-04-22 | £206,540 |
| 4 Farthing Court Farthing Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,700 | 2024-09-30 | £187,050 |
| 10 Farthing Court Farthing Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-24 | £166,017 |
| 3 Farthing Court Farthing Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-10-22 | £197,591 |
PE27 5JJ 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School St Ives Road , Hemingford Grey PE28 9DU | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Community 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 | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 5, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 530 yd | |
| Subway | 3, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 532 yd | |
| Olive Catering | Grant Hall Parsons Green | 542 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 543 yd | |
| Kyra Enterprises Ltd T/A McDonalds | 1, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | Public House, White Hart Sheep Market | 700 yd | |
| The Swan and Angel | 8 Market Hill | 750 yd | |
| D & L Hospitality Ltd | Public House, Royal Oak, 13 Crown Street | 758 yd | |
| The Marsh Harrier | 2 Needingworth Road | 769 yd | |
| The Snug | Unit 3, The Mill Free Church Passage | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 6, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 513 yd | |
| Eric's St Ives Ltd | 5, Abbey Retail Park Harrison Way | 530 yd | |
| Cyprus Kitchen | Cyprus Kitchen The Quadrant | 559 yd | |
| Dragon Boat | Dragon Boat Cafe And Fish Bar, 1, Carlisle Terrace The Quadrant | 566 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Library Row, Library Row Station Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | W M Morrison Supermarket Needingworth Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warners Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Westfield Junior School RAMSEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Optimum Gym (Closed) Market Hill | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club NEEDINGWORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEEDINGWORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEEDINGWORTH ROAD | golf | 1,069 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.