Darwood Court is in St. Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 5WQ is located in the St Ives South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwood Court, St. Ives, PE27 5WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 5PQ, PE27 5PE, PE27 5NA, PE27 5PB, PE27 5QP, PE27 5JB, PE27 5FG, PE27 5QN, PE27 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 5WQ 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 | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around PE27 5WQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 43.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 35.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 50.2% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 34.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15% | 16.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 38.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.3% | 76.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 73.8% | 76.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 75.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.2% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwood Court was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the St Ives South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darwood Court has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Ives South and the 254th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Darwood Court, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-12 | £201,433 |
| 21 Darwood Court, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-09-13 | £190,741 |
| 14 Darwood Court, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2019-06-18 | £167,179 |
| 1 Darwood Court, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-31 | £196,582 |
| 2 Darwood Court, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2018-08-31 | £161,634 |
PE27 5WQ 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School St Ives Road , Hemingford Grey PE28 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,786 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 | 1,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Chinese Restaurant | 2 - 4 East Street | 100 yd | |
| Ivo Lounge | 9 Sheep Market | 200 yd | |
| Di Rita's Ltd | 2 The Pavement | 209 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 21 Crown Street | 211 yd | |
| The Free Church | Free Church Centre Market Hill | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | Public House, White Hart Sheep Market | 207 yd | |
| D & L Hospitality Ltd | Public House, Royal Oak, 13 Crown Street | 229 yd | |
| The Swan and Angel | 8 Market Hill | 248 yd | |
| The Snug | Unit 3, The Mill Free Church Passage | 273 yd | |
| Nelsons Head | 7 Merryland | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Boat | Dragon Boat Cafe And Fish Bar, 1, Carlisle Terrace The Quadrant | 45 yd | |
| Cyprus Kitchen | Cyprus Kitchen The Quadrant | 67 yd | |
| Delish | 9 East Street | 149 yd | |
| Khaani Indian Kitchen | 15 East Street | 212 yd | |
| Kor.Deli | 8 Merryland | 265 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Gym (Closed) Market Hill | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Warners Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Westfield Junior School RAMSEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| St Ives Town Football Club WESTBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.